Double-Decker Trailer Bill Advances
Pat Raia
February 4, 2012
The bill, H.R. 7, contains language prohibiting the hauling of horses in double-deck trailers.
The bill, H.R. 7, contains language prohibiting the hauling of horses in double-deck trailers.
The location of the fracture in the humerus impacted racing performance but had no effect on return to racing.
This procedure involves intravenous antibiotic delivery to the lower limb via a vein close to the trauma site.
Upcoming topics include moon blindness, headshaking syndrome, metabolic disease, and ocular cancer.
According to the pollsters, 80% of all those surveyed disapproved of horse processing, while 13% approved.
A plan to reinstate a horse diving act in Atlantic City is drawing criticism from equine welfare advocates.
The rule requires newly registered horses and ponies competing in national competitions to be microchipped.
A key change in the 2011 Act is that action can now be taken by authorities to prevent a horse from suffering.
Despite their ghastly appearance most jaw fractures can be repaired relatively easily in a field setting.
Veterinarians can contribute by submitting first-time occurring cases of PEAL in horses they see in practice.
The strategic partnership is aimed at improving equine health through research and educational programs.
It is one of the few institutes where virtually all faculty conduct full-time research in equine health.
Some veterinarians say they saw many cases in drought-plagued 2011 as they would see in five years.
A two-week Equine Biosecurity e-Session will be available April 16 – 29 for $75 (plus HST) per person.
Ensure a bacterial infection that will respond to antibiotics is actually present before beginning treatment.
A bill that would have established a registry for convicted animal abusers in Colorado failed in committee.
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