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Horse Health
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Number of Abandoned Donkeys Growing
Earlier this month, Navarro County, Texas, shipped off a load of 12 donkeys and two Asian Wild Asses to a rescue group near San Angelo.
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Penn Vet Experts to Share Expertise
On Friday, February 24, and Saturday, February 25 veterinarians from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) will share their clinical and research expertise in presentations at the Pennsylvania Horse World Expo. The lectur
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FOSH Requests Ban on Action Devices and Pads
Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) announces that it will request that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) ban the use of action devices and pads in the exhibition of Tennessee Walking Horses and related breeds.
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Owners Told to Keep Horses Secure
Horse owners have been told to keep their horses secure after a stallion broke loose and nearly caused an accident on Chorley Old Road, Lancashire on the 8th July.
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NFACC Equine Code of Practice
The Canadian National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) is conducting a survey to gain stakeholder insights on the Codes of Practice and views on the care and handling of equines. Revisions to the Equine Code of Practice are projected to be finished in 201
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Biosecurity e-Session for Horse Owners Announced
To find out what steps you can take to protect your horses from sporadic disease, outbreaks and infectious diseases sign up for Equine Guelphâs âBeat the Bugs with Biosecurity,â program, a two-week Equine Biosecurity e-Session which is available A
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Federal Appeals Judge Halts Roundup
A federal appeals judge on Friday night granted a temporary injunction to halt a government roundup of about 1,700 wild horses from the range in Nevada near the Utah border.
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Fair Use of Nosebands in Equestrian Sports
The International Society for Equitation Science has released a recommendation for all equestrian sports regarding how the tightness of nosebands should be determined and used fairly and objectively.
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Gluck Equine Research Center Celebrates 25 Years
The Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center is celebrating 25 years as a named center focused on improving the health and well-being of the horse.
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'The Brook' Provides Life-saving Services in Pakistan
Almost a year has passed since the devastating floods in Pakistan. The animal welfare organization, the Brooke, continues to help working horses, donkeys and mules, as they play a vital role in rebuilding the country.