Recent News for Equine Rights & Welfare
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AVMA Recognizes New Animal Welfare Specialty for Vets
September 09, 2012
The American Veterinary Medical Association has approved Animal College of Animal Welfare as a specialty.... Read More
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UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Zhengchun Lu
August 25, 2012
Lu has focused developing and validatinh molecular diagnostic assays for detecting common equine pathogens.... Read More
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Florida Horse Slaying Probed
August 24, 2012
Law enforcement agents are hoping tipsters can lead them to whoever stole a horse before butchering it.... Read More
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HSUS Launches Hotline for Tips on Soring Offenders
August 20, 2012
The HSUS has launched a national tip line to help crack down on the illegal practice known as "soring." ... Read More
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SHOW Responds to Decertification Notice
August 08, 2012
SHOW claims their demise will put horses at greater risk of abuse by trainers who sore the animals.... Read More
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Horse Dies in 'World Famous Suicide Race' Qualifier
August 07, 2012
The Thoroughbred horse fractured his leg Aug. 3 during the third qualifying test for the race.... Read More
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Six Crundwell Horses Die
July 20, 2012
Six horses connected to the federal case against accused embezzler Rita Crundwell have died.... Read More
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Purina Recalls Certain Lots of WellSolve Horse Feed
July 14, 2012
Land O'Lakes Purina Feed, LLC, has initiated a voluntary recall of specific lots of WellSolve horse feed.... Read More
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Change of Venue Sought in SAU Horse Theft Case
July 10, 2012
Jackson's attorney claims the accused will not receive a fair trial in Columbia County, Ark.... Read More
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Texan Charged in Donkey Death
July 09, 2012
A Texas man is facing a charge in connection with the death of a donkey discovered hanging by its neck.... Read More
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UC Davis Welcomes New Equine Reproductive Specialist
July 07, 2012
Ghislaine Dujovne, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT, will serve as a staff veterinarian and an equine reproduction professor... Read More
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Ruling Delayed on Florida Pari-Mutuel Barrel Racing
July 04, 2012
Gretna Racing, LLC, is the first organization in the United States to hold pari-mutuel barrel racing meets.... Read More
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Wisconsin Horse Shootings Probed
July 02, 2012
Wisconsin law enforcement authorities are seeking those responsible for shooting two horses in a pasture.... Read More
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AAEP Keynote Speech Focuses on Equine Practice Communication
June 29, 2012
Communication in equine practice will be the focus of the 2012 keynote speech at the 58th AAEP convention. ... Read More
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USDA Clarifies Soring Penalty Rule
June 29, 2012
Individuals suspended for HPA violations by one HIO can still participate in events managed by other HIOs.... Read More
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Input on Canada's Equine Code of Practice Sought
June 28, 2012
This survey is the third to be conducted for horses and is focused on health management and tail alterations.... Read More
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SHOW Levies Penalties on TWH Trainer
June 26, 2012
Trainer Joe Cotten was suspended for seven and a half years and fined him $5,000 for violating HIO rules.... Read More
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AVMA, AAEP Call for Ban on Action Devices for Tenn. Walkers
June 14, 2012
The groups want a ban on action devices and performance packages for training and showing Tennessee Walkers.... Read More
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Missouri Horse Slaughter Plant Proposed
June 08, 2012
The group that canceled development of a horse processing plant in Mountain Grove, Mo., eyes Rockville.... Read More
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Reward Offered in Indiana Horse Shooting Case
June 07, 2012
The 8-year-old Standardbred mare was shot with a captive bolt gun and killed while she grazed in her field.... Read More
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More Charges Filed in SAU Stolen Horse Case
June 06, 2012
Wendi Cox and William "Billy" Hamilton, Jr., are both facing charges in connection with the case.... Read More
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Florida Mare Found Butchered
June 05, 2012
A Florida mare belonging to a cancer-stricken owner was found dead last month apparently butchered for meat.... Read More
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'Happy Mouth' Bits Recalled
June 04, 2012
English Riding Supply is voluntarily recalling about 3,400 Happy Mouth bits... Read More
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Possible Granuloma
June 01, 2012
My 20-year-old Arabian gelding has a hard, bony, fingerlike growth deep in a ... Read More
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FEI, OIE Unite to Improve High Performance Horse Transport
May 31, 2012
The groups' aim is to invoke globally standardized testing and quarantine requirements for performance horses.... Read More
