Animals Welfare

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 ...

High School Rodeo under investigation for animal abuse
[Aug. 24, 2009] FARMINGTON — The New Mexico Livestock Board said this week it will investigate alleged animal cruelty at the National High School Finals Rodeo following the release of an Internet video depicting horses and bulls being electrically shocked with handheld cattle prods.