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Survey: Majority Opposes Horse Processing

The majority of American voters oppose the slaughter of horses for human consumption according to results of a survey released by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) earlier this week.... Original post: Survey: Majority Opposes Horse Processing ...
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79th annual SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo to kick off today

They started Sunday, shoveling in dirt and transforming the Ector County Coliseum. Two hundred volunteers set up pens for the animals that are to be brought in today. Visit link: 79th annual SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo to kick off today ...
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Accused New York Horse Owner Facing New Charges

A New York woman accused of maltreating horses on her Saratoga County property is facing new charges for failing to contain her animals. ... Read the original here: Accused New York Horse Owner Facing New Charges ...
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Old Friends Receives Second Grant from ASPCA

Old Friends, the Thoroughbred retirement facility and 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, has received a second $50,000 grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).... See the original post: Old Friends Receives Second Grant from ASPCA ...
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Carriage Horse Controversy Causes Veterinarian’s Suspension

Two recent New York City carriage horse incidents have resulted in significant media coverage and public controversy as well as the suspension of American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) veterinarian Pamela Corey, DVM. ... Read the rest here: Carriage Horse Controversy Causes Veterinarian's Suspension ...
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Study Examines Safety and Efficacy of Strangles Vaccines

Some horse owners choose to inoculate their animals for strangles, but are vaccines a safe choice for the horse and a foolproof deterrent to strangles? A research team evaluated the effectiveness and safety of said vaccines on ponies of varying ages.... Read the original here: Study Examines Safety and Efficacy of...
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New Ohio Rule Allows Proactive Tail Docking by Veterinarians

Licensed veterinarians in Ohio can now dock the tails of horses to prevent injury to the animals under a revised rule contained in HB 229, a state agricultural bill passed in July. So-called tail docking is the surgical shortening of a horse's tail Read the original post: New Ohio Rule Allows Proactive...
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Utah Men Charged in BLM Mustang Sale Scheme

Two Utah men are facing multiple federal charges in connection with a scheme to purchase wild horses from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) then sell the animals to horsemeat processors in Mexico. ... Read more here: Utah Men Charged in BLM Mustang Sale Scheme ...
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Search Under Way for 22 Horses Swept Away by Irene

Nearly a week after Hurricane Irene passed through Schorharie County, N.Y. the owner of 22 horses swept away during the storm is hoping to recover his animals. ... See more here: Search Under Way for 22 Horses Swept Away by Irene ...
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Hurricane Irene: Too Early to Assess Equine Industry Damage

Horse owners watched vigilantly as Hurricane Irene approached the Eastern Seaboard late last week, making preparations to protect their animals and their property. Continue reading here: Hurricane Irene: Too Early to Assess Equine Industry Damage ...
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