Pine Nut Mountains HMA Draft Evaluation Released
Edited Press Release
September 10, 2015
The evaluation aims to assess the conditions to ensure the range is healthy for wildlife, livestock, and wild horses.
The evaluation aims to assess the conditions to ensure the range is healthy for wildlife, livestock, and wild horses.
The BLM plans to gather 1,500 horses. Of those, 1,400 will be permanently removed and 100 will be returned to the range.
Based on a vet’s exam, 28 of 201 horses gathered last week were euthanized due to extremely emaciated body conditions.
Phenibut, a derivative of gamma aminobutyric acid (or GABA), is found in some calming supplements.
The BLM gathered a total of 279 horses from the Hardtrigger, Black Mountain, and Sands Basin herd management areas.
The majority of the affected horses were not vaccinated against WNV, and one’s vaccination status was uncertain.
Hallvard Sommerseth, DVM, was suspended for noncompliance with the FEI Rules and Regulations.
The WBFSH’s central aim is to stimulate breeding development worldwide and integrate breeding with horse sport.
Horsemen will have the opportunity to pledge a percentage of their earnings to Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA).
The state of Utah recognized the group’s ongoing volunteer work with its Power of Service award.
Glenn Blodgett, DVM, is also the current president of the American Quarter Horse Association.
The unvaccinated 8-year-old gelding fell ill on Sept. 2 and was euthanized Sept. 3.
The 13-year-old mare developed neurologic complications and was taken to the University of California, Davis.
The research will begin once the five Standardbreds to be used in the study have cleared a routine quarantine.
The Kentucky Experience includes tickets to the National Horse Show, a tour of Rood & Riddle, and more.
Belterra will celebrate Old Friends, the Thoroughbred retirement facility that cares for more than 150 ex-racehorses.
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