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Immigration Reform for Agriculture Workers Bill Reintroduced in Congress
A bill that would create immigration reform specifically for agriculture workers was reintroduced in Congress by Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California and Republican Sen. Larry Craig of Idaho.
The “Agriculture Job
HSUS Urging Airlines to Stop Shipping Horsemeat
The Humane Society of the United States has called on American and Delta airlines to stop shipping horsemeat from slaughterhouses in Texas to Europe and Asia for human consumption. The request comes on the heels of a federal appeals court ruling
EHV Alert Clarified, No Confirmed Cases in New York
An alert regarding a case of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) put out by the Dutchess County, N.Y., Cornell Cooperative Extension earlier today (Jan. 23) is being clarified.
While the release stated EHV-1 had been diagnosed, Jessica Chittenden,
Missouri Trailer Accident Horses Ready for Adoption
Once wanted just for their meat, about two dozen horses that survived a trailer wreck are ready for adoption.
The animals were headed to an Illinois slaughterhouse in September when the truck overturned on Interstate 44 between Sullivan and
Walking Horse Inspection Group Adopts Tougher Rules
One group of Walking Horse inspectors has approved tougher inspection rules as other industry groups mount resistance to such rule changes proposed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The Gallatin-based Horse Protection Commission has
Wellington: Winter Horses Returning
Things are getting back to normal in Wellington, Fla., in the aftermath of a deadly horse virus.
Thirteen horses across the state contracted the contagious, airborne, equine herpesvirus in December. Six of them died. Barns across
Changes in Store for 2007 Rolex Event
The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, one of the world’s most prestigious, action-packed equestrian events, is set to return to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., April 26-29. With its return come changes to the trade fair location and mor
Pfizer Closing Michigan Research and Development Facilities
Pfizer Inc. said Monday that it will close its research and development facilities in Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo, Mich., affecting thousands of jobs.
But the drugmaker said it would continue to maintain manufacturing and animal-health
Maine Equine Welfare Groups Forming Cooperative
A group of horse shelter operators have joined together to create the Maine Equine Wellness Cooperative, a network to recruit people willing to help, raise funds, and educate new horse owners, reported
Pony and Car Collisions Increasing in New Forest
A new report shows that the number of accidents involving vehicles and New Forest ponies is rising, according to
“Moneigh” Hoofprint Paintings Raise Funds for Minnesota Equine Center
Can’t afford the $250 donation it takes to get an engraved brick at the University of Minnesota’s new Equine Center? Take heart–for only $50, you could have a painting by a horse.
Hercules, that is, the Belgian gelding who serves as the
Herpesvirus: Final Wellington Quarantine Lifted
Florida officials released the equine herpesvirus (EHV) quarantine on the Palm Beach Equine Sports Complex on Jan. 20. The facility was the last of 10 to be released from state-mandated quarantine.
The last official quarantine due
Free Gait Evaluation Available from FOSH
Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) is pleased to announce that a free video evaluation service will be provided to owners of gaited horses in 2007.
For those owners interested in participating, a licensed Independent Judge’s Association
America’s Horse Championships on NBC Reaches 5.8 Million Viewers
It’s not often that equestrian events are highlighted on national television networks. However, on Jan. 7, more than 5.8 million viewers got a ringside seat to learn more about Quarter Horses through the America’s Horse Championships on NBC
Equine Reproduction Short Course Available at Penn State
On Feb. 16-17, Penn State University at University Park, Pa., will be hosting an equine reproduction short course. This course is targeted for the serious mare or stallion owner who wishes to advance their knowledge of equine reproduction.
Maryland Equine Studies Program Receives Grant
The Equine Studies Program in the University of Maryland’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) has been awarded a $2,500 grant from the Maryland Horse Industry Board. Grant funding was awarded to purchase collection harness bags
