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Horse slaughter defunded again
Once again, the federal government has taken action to prohibit the use of tax dollars to inspect U.S. horse slaughter facilities
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Responsible horse ownership resources available
The Unwanted Horse Coalition has made available educational material aimed at solving the unwanted horse problem.
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Horse slaughter will continue despite new law
Federal law requires inspections of livestock before slaughter to ensure that the animals are treated humanely.
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Horse racing safety authority members announced
Several equine veterinarians were named as members of the recently created Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s board of directors and…
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In Short
Scientists find a dog aggression–gut microbe link, Airvet and VSG partner together on telemedicine, and more
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Passion for people, horses drives AAEP president
Dr. R. Reynolds Cowles Jr. is passionate about a lot of things. When he’s not treating horses or giving talks on practice management, he can be found…
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High time for change
Federal prosecutors and Agriculture Department regulators are fighting the illegal, but ongoing, practice of soring horses to produce
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Another ballot initiative increases housing size for farm animals
As consumers demand to know more about the origin of their foods, the trend toward less-restrictive housing for farm animals has accelerated in recent…