Animals Welfare

Groups agree on way forward over horse treatment
[Nov. 11, 2009] Several major horse groups have reached a consensus around developing uniform humane treatment and equine welfare guidelines for their events...

Equine Piroplasmosis Disease Investigation Continues
[Nov. 4, 2009] Equine piroplasmosis may be carried and transmitted by as many as 15 species of ticks.

Mustang makeover a labor of love for Lewiston family
[Oct. 31, 2009] Annaka Cutler gallops bareback past a round pen with a half-dozen dogs and a few guinea hens trailing behind her.

Horse Teeth Floaters/Bobby Griswold
[Oct. 20, 2009] We really need vets who are willing to speak up on behalf of the non-DVM dental practitioners as well as for the rights of horse owners... By Courtesy of Edye Lucas

Tick-Transmitted Horse Disease Detected on South Texas Ranch
[Oct. 20, 2009] A tick-borne disease known as equine piroplasmosis has been confirmed on a ranch in South Texas. Additional testing is being conducted to determine the extent of infection. Horses on the ranch are quarantined to their premises, and a thorough disease investigation is underway.

Animal welfare priority for rodeos, stock owners
[Oct. 12, 2009] I have found the majority of livestock producers and rodeo organizers to be quite concerned with animal welfare. There are many other events, ...

Elvis’ Equine Legacy At Graceland
[Oct. 3, 2009] Adopting rescued horses became a new part of the Graceland legacy in 2008, implementing Pricilla’s love and concern for animals.

OSU to Host Animal Welfare Symposium
[Sep. 30, 2009] Animal Animal Welfare at Michigan State University, will examine the differing opinions for self-regulation, legislation or auditing of livestock and ...

Local animal welfare organization seizes 4 horses again from pasture
[Sep. 28, 2009] A volunteer with ARTEX Animal Welfare Association, loads a pregnant horse Tuesday onto a trailer. ...

Researcher suggests imposing age limit for de-horning cattle
[Sep. 27, 2009] A CSIRO animal welfare researcher says Australia may have to fall into line with legislation in Europe and Canada by introducing an age limit for de-horning ...

Tiverton horse with EEE euthanized
[Sep. 26, 2009] On the same day one state agency announced that a Tiverton horse had been euthanized after contracting Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)

Letter to the Editor: Regarding Horsemen's Support of HSUS
[Sep. 26, 2009] By Elizabeth Brinkley

Group explores cattle welfare
[Sep. 25, 2009] Beef industry leaders and researchers have launched a new commission that will work to prevent or reverse some negative stereotypes about animal welfare...

Indiana racetrack quarantines 59 horses until tests completed
[Sep. 14, 2009] Like many other horse racing events, horse barrel racing has its common problems too. ... laydeals Free Horse Racing Laying Tips Monday 14th September 2009 ...