Recent News for Disaster Preparation

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Hurricane Season Resources for Horse Owners

June 01, 2012

Learn how to prepare yourself, your horse, and your farm for the hurricane season.... Read More

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Navigating Natural Disasters with Horses

June 01, 2012

Prepare a disaster plan for keeping your horse safe during wildfires, hurricanes, and other emergencies.... Read More

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Thwarting Horse Thieves

June 01, 2012

Reduce the risk of your horse turning up missing and increase recovery chances.... Read More

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Keeping Your Horse Farm Afloat

June 01, 2012

Set up a communications plan to help your farm or business survive in the event of a disaster.... Read More

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Equine Identification Webinar Now Archived

May 30, 2012

Presenter Monty McInturff, DVM, discussed a number of topics relating to equine identification.... Read More

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Heated Debate Over Potential Hot Branding Ban in Germany

May 25, 2012

If the proposal passes German horse breeders will no longer be allowed to brand their horses with a hot iron.... Read More

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SAU Horse Theft, Killing Case to Proceed in Oklahoma

May 16, 2012

The case against a woman accused of stealing five horses Southern Arkansas University will go forward.... Read More

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Crisis Communication Planning Resources for Equestrians

May 07, 2012

A catastrophic occurrence can cause nearly irreparable damage to a horse business, event, or brand.... Read More

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Feds Seek Forfeiture of Crundwell Horses

May 03, 2012

Horse breeder Crundwell was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $53 million from a small Illinois town.... Read More

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KHC Seeking Information on Equine Tornado Victims

April 21, 2012

The number of horses lost or injured as a result of the storms is still uncertain.... Read More

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'Luck' Filming Suspended After Third Horse Dies

March 14, 2012

The animal was being led back to its barn after a veterinary check when the horse reared and fell backwards.... Read More

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Texas Children's Camp Horses Stolen

February 06, 2012

The animals--two 9-year-old Quarter Horse mares named Finally Got Zipped and Blaze--were used in lessons.... Read More

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British Showjumping Implements Microchip Rule

February 03, 2012

The rule requires newly registered horses and ponies competing in national competitions to be microchipped.... Read More

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New Mexico Man Charged in Horse Thefts

January 26, 2012

Benny Padilla is facing charges for allegedly stealing 41 horses from multiple owners over a 12-month period.... Read More

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Person of Interest Sought in SAU Horse Theft Case

January 17, 2012

Southern Arkansas University Police are seeking William Hamilton for questioning in connection with the thefts... Read More

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Accused SAU Student to be Extradited

December 15, 2011

Jaci Rae Jackson waived an extradition hearing and will be returned to Oklahoma to face additional charges.... Read More

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Southern Arkansas University Police Seek Horse Thieves

November 04, 2011

The thieves made off several horses from the stables at the school's Magnolia campus earlier this week.... Read More

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Microchipping vs. Branding Horses: Which is Less Stressful?

October 25, 2011

There was no significant difference in stress levels between horses that were branded or microchipped.... Read More

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Louisiana Youths Charged in Horse Thefts

October 19, 2011

Two juveniles are facing charges for allegedly stealing seven horses from a Louisiana animal control shelter.... Read More

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Search Continues for New York Thoroughbreds Lost in Flood

September 16, 2011

The horses' owner hopes aggressive ground searches will help locate the horses displaced in Hurricane Irene.... Read More

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TAHC Responds to Raging Wildfires Across Texas

September 12, 2011

The wildfires across the state of Texas have necessitated assistance from the Texas Animal Heath Commission.... Read More

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Stolen Horses International Helps Bring Horses Home

September 08, 2011

Stolen Horses International and its companion website NetPosse.com help owners search for missing horses.... Read More

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Texas Wildfires: Too Soon to Know How Many Horses Evacuated

September 06, 2011

Members of Texas' equine community are working together to help horses threatened by raging wildfires.... Read More

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Horse Owners Urged to Prepare for Hurricane Irene

August 25, 2011

Emergency response personnel are urging horse owners in hurricane-prone regions to prepare for the storm.... Read More

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USDA Seeks Comments on Animal Disease Traceability Rule

August 10, 2011

The USDA issued a proposed rule a proposed rule to establish regulations for improving livestock traceability.... Read More