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Indiana Equine Operations Support $2 Billion Industry

Purdue University Calumet December 5, 2011

Many equine operators view ventures as more hobby than business, according to a Purdue University survey.

November KENA Meeting Focuses on Equine Law

The Horse Staff November 1, 2011

Joel Turner, chair of the Frost Brown Todd Attorneys, LLC, equine law group, will speak to attendees.

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Strong cash receipts will likely propel Kentucky’s agricultural sector, including equine, forward in 2011.

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Pat Raia September 20, 2011

Find out what veterinary documents you’ll need to secure before you travel with horses.

AHC, AAEP Work With USDA to Coordinate EHV-1 Case Reporting

American Association of Equine Practitioners May 20, 2011

An EHV-1 case reporting system developed by the AHC, AAEP, and USDA:APHIS:VS is now in place.

Comprehensive Planning for Equine Organizations

University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment March 23, 2011

In horse-related organizations, as in all business ventures, practical management skills are key to success. But according to Lori Garkovich, PhD, professor in the Department of Community and Leadership Development at the University of Kentucky, many

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Milt Toby, JD April 4, 2010

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Megan Arszman February 25, 2010

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Pat Raia February 15, 2010

New Canadian horse processing regulations could slow the flow of U.S. horses to slaughter plants there, say equine welfare advocates.

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Marie Rosenthal, MS January 28, 2010

Whether transporting a horse across an ocean or across state lines, there are legal requirements that you need to meet. Your paperwork must be complete or you face the possibility of fines, quarantine, or even your horse being rejected and refused entry into a state or country.

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Pat Raia June 16, 2009

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The Blood-Horse Staff June 3, 2009

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Milt Toby, JD February 12, 2009

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Pat Raia January 29, 2009

A New Hampshire lawmaker scrapped mandatory horse licensing legislation after angry horse owners protested the measure on grounds that it would be financially burdensome.

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