Equine Welfare & Legislation
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Amendment to Defund Horsemeat Inspections Clears Committee
The amendment would deny the USDA funding to carry out inspections at U.S. horse processing plants.
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Researchers Developing Equine Welfare Assessment Protocol
Swedish researchers are developing a research-based assessment for early detection of equine welfare issues.
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Equine Welfare Monitoring System Under Evaluation
The system includes animal-based measurements developed from criteria described in scientific literature.
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USEF Proposes Performance Horse Collapse Rule
June 17, 2013
While USEF rules require owners to report fatalities, there are currently no regulations regarding collapse.... Read More
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Amendment to Defund Horsemeat Inspections Clears Committee
June 15, 2013
The amendment would deny the USDA funding to carry out inspections at U.S. horse processing plants.... Read More
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Weather, Economy Cause Tough Times for English Horse Owners
May 06, 2013
A combination of inclement weather and a suffering economy are creating tough times for English horse owners.... Read More
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Wild Horse Race Removed from Oregon Rodeo Roster
March 18, 2013
A race that claimed the life of one equine participant last year has been removed from this year's schedule. ... Read More
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Bills Seek to Ban Horse Processing, Export
March 13, 2013
The legislation would outlaw the export of horses for processing and the export of U.S.-produced horsemeat.... Read More
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Researchers Developing Equine Welfare Assessment Protocol
March 08, 2013
Swedish researchers are developing a research-based assessment for early detection of equine welfare issues.... Read More
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Rep. John Campbell (R-Calif.) to Co-Chair CAPC
February 10, 2013
Rep. John Campbell (R-Calif.) named co-chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus.... Read More
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Public Comment Sought on Canadian Equine Code of Practice Draft
December 11, 2012
Stakeholders are asked to provide input so the code reflects a common understanding of equine care practices.... Read More
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'Valitar' Performers Ponder Options Against Show Owners
December 07, 2012
The production owners shuttered the show, leaving cast members and their horses stranded in California.... Read More
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HSUS Launches Safe Stalls Horse Rescue Network
December 06, 2012
The HSUS is launching the program to help horses rescued from cruelty and neglect cases or natural disasters.... Read More
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Minnesota Authorities Remove More Than 50 Horses
December 05, 2012
Fifty-five allegedly neglected horses, ponies, and donkeys were removed by authorities last week.... Read More
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Florida Man Charged in Illegal Horsemeat Sale Case
November 30, 2012
The arrest follows an extensive investigation into the illegal horsemeat trade in Hillsborough County.... Read More
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Deadly Indiana Horse Shootings Probed
November 29, 2012
One horse in Anderson, Ind., was killed. Another was seriously wounded and is undergoing treatment.... Read More
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Homes Sought for Horses Seized in W.Va. Drug Case
November 29, 2012
Authorities are seeking homes for three special needs horses connected to the case.... Read More
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Man Charged with Cruelty for Overworking Laminitic Horse
November 28, 2012
The man allegedly rode the horse for miles, which caused injuries that necessitated the animal's euthanasia.... Read More
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British Charity Helps Botswana's Donkeys to Glow in the Dark
November 28, 2012
Reflective ear tags should help reduce the number of road traffic accidents involving the animals at night.... Read More
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Texas Authorities Probe Horse Theft Attempt
November 26, 2012
The horse sustained several injuries when it ran through a fence during the failed theft attempt.... Read More
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Birthplace of Polo Donates Exhibit to Intl. Museum of the Horse
November 23, 2012
The gift represents new efforts in Manipur to protect the now-endangered native Manipuri Ponies.... Read More
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AAEP, AVMA Call for Passage Amendments to the Horse Protection Act
November 21, 2012
The organizations issued a statement Nov. 19 in support of HR 6388,... Read More
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'Hobbit' Director Denies Off-Set Animal Abuse Allegations
November 20, 2012
Director Peter Jackson said the production company investigated the allegations and determined them unfounded.... Read More
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Horses Removed from Detroit Warehouse
November 19, 2012
The ten horses were removed from a warehouse located in Detroit's industrial west side.... Read More
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FEI Adopts Dressage 'Blood Rule' at General Assembly
November 19, 2012
The rule states that any horse with "fresh blood" on its body will be definitively eliminated.... Read More
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Texas Authorities Probe Dumping of Dead Horses
November 15, 2012
The remains of two horses were found tethered to a telephone pole alongside a rural road in Midland County.... Read More
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Quarter Horse Breeder Crundwell Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Charge
November 15, 2012
Crundwell admitted to embezzling millions of dollars from the city of Dixon, Ill.... Read More
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Welfare Group: FEI 'On the Right Track' in Addressing Welfare Issues
November 09, 2012
A World Horse Welfare representative spoke on the topic at the 2012 FEI General Assembly, held Thursday.... Read More
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