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Kaufman Residents Slam the Door on Horsemeat
On March 3, the Kaufman, Texas, zoning board unanimously voted to close Dallas Crown Inc., one of three horsemeat processing plants in the United States. The board ordered the Kaufman-based plant to close its doors by Sept. 30, citing public
Fee-For-Service Plan Implemented
The nation’s three horsemeat-processing plants began paying USDA employees on March 10 to conduct pre-slaughter inspections of horses. The highly debated fee-for-service program allows the plants to continue processing despite the 2006
Animal Health and Consumer Protection
Reprinted with permission of FDA Consumer magazine
Nearly a century ago, farmers had a medicine chest of products to “cure” their animals, with names such as Lee’s Gizzard Capsules, Liquid Hog Medicine, and Kow-Kure. Th
Microchips, Equine Genomics on Horse Council Agenda
The American Horse Council 2006 National Issues Forum will feature an all-day meeting of the Equine Species Working Group as well as a discussion on equine genomics, funding for which could be included in the next farm bill authored by
NYRA to Accept Maryland Shippers March 18
(Edited press release)
The New York Racing Association will allow horses to ship into its racetracks–Aqueduct, Belmont Park, and Saratoga–from Maryland beginning March 18, providing those horses meet certain
Funding Bill Possible for Calif. Surfaces Plan
California Senator Dean Florez is developing legislation to address the issue of funding for the state’s major Thoroughbred racetracks to install Polytrack-like surfaces in order to reduce injuries to horses and riders.
The California
Kentucky Updates Restrictions on Maryland Horses
(Edited press release)
Officials from the Kentucky’s Office of the State Veterinarian announced Thursday (March 9) that they have removed restrictions on horses originating from Chevation II, a barn at Fair Hills Training Center
Helping Horses & Horse Owners Affected by Katrina and Rita
Help horse-owning Hurricane Katrina and Rita victims by contributing to groups earmarking funds.
Farnam Announces 60th Anniversary Diamond Giveaway
(edited press release)
Farnam Companies has announced a customer appreciation sweepstakes in honor of its 60th anniversary. The giveaway will include five pairs of diamond stud earrings, five diamond tennis bracelets, four
Memorial Service for Police Horse Touches Toronto
More than 1,500 people honored the memory of Brigadier, an equine member of the Metro Toronto Police mounted unit who was tragically killed in the line of duty, by attending a special memorial service in downtown Toronto on Monday, March 6.
Feeding the Problem Horse (Book Excerpt)
Some horses present special challenges, such as being too thin, too fat, or sick. Some horses are finicky and are hard to keep weight on, especially when working. The first option is to increase the feed’s energy density by adding grain or fat to the
$2.5 Million Research Initiative Draws 27 Pre-Proposals
The announcement of a $2.5-million equine health consortium initiative has been met with great enthusiasm, says Kristin Benjamin, vice president of scientific programs and advancement for Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) in Englewood, Colo.
Remaining EHV-1 Quarantines Lifted at Pimlico and Bowie
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) has lifted hold orders on the detention barn at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore and a barn at the Bowie Training Center in Bowie after the final four horses in those barns tested negative for equine
Louisiana Termite/Mulch Rumors Untrue
(edited press release)
An e-mail warning the public about Formosan termite-infested mulch from southern Louisiana has been circulating online this week. Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry (LDAF) officials are
Required Premises Registration in Texas Postponed
Commissioners for the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), the state’s livestock and poultry health regulatory agency, met on Feb. 16 and postponed taking action on proposed regulations that would require identification of physical locations
AAEP Foundation Helps Feed Gulf Coast Horses
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation announced on Feb. 22 a donation of more than $26,000 to two relief efforts for horses affected by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Both efforts are providing hay and other supplies t
