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Horse Health
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Tom Selleck Case and New Legislation
With new legislation regarding the sale and transfer of horses in the State of California taking effect, horse owners and potential horse owners need to know the laws and make sure they comply with the proper disclosures and paperwork in all cases.Â
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Situation for Hundreds of Horses Changes
A case involving hundreds of horses and some cattle in Greenbrier County is up in the air with the recent death of the owner of the animals. Grady Whitlock, who died last week, faced dozens of criminal charges in connection with allegedly starving t
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Minnesota Free Stallion Castration Clinic
 Free Stallion Castration Clinic in Minnesota The Minnesota Horse Welfare Coalition will offer a free, one-day stallion castration clinic on Saturday, April 16, 2011 in Cold Spring, MN at Siete Leguas Equine Vet Services. The goal of the clin
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Fire Hazard Prompts Recall of Box Fans
On March 24,2011, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Lasco Products, Inc., announced a voluntary recall of box fans. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal
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Plight of Wild Horses/Burros Addressed
Today, April 14, 2011, at 9:30 A.M., philanthropist and wild horse advocate Madeleine Pickens and U.S. Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN)Â testified on behalf of wild horses and burros before the House Appropriations Committeeâs Subcommittee on Interior, Enviro
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Equine Welfare Conference Planned
The Equine Welfare Alliance and Animal Law Coalition are pleased to announce the first International Conference on Equine Welfare, a two part symposium to discuss issues related to (1) Americaâs Wild Horses and Burros and (2) Slaughter: the Equine We
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Politicians Fail to Protect Equines
On April 15, the Nevada Senate Natural Resources Committee let SB 364 die without taking a vote. The bill would have outlawed the practice of "horse tripping" which is a standard event at some rodeos. Senators Mark Manendo and David Parks supported
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Vet College Matching Gift Program
Equine charityâs gift to Western Canadian veterinary college doubles in value through matching gift program: A $20,000 donation from the Equine Foundation of Canada (EFC) to support horse health at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine on the Un
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Transitioning From Hay to Pasture
Dr. Gettyâs April Tip: A Serving of Patience to Balance Spring Grazing:â Now that spring is here, we need to take it slowly when transitioning any of our horses from hay to pasture,â says equine nutritionist Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. âAnd for thos
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New Feed for Miniature Horses and Ponies
Purina® Introduces New Feed for Miniature Horses and Ponies specially formulated to meet the unique nutritional needs of miniature horses and ponies