Kentucky Barn Fire Claims 10 Horses’ Lives
Pat Raia
October 31, 2012
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the deadly fire, but say it does not appear suspicious.
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Authorities are still investigating the cause of the deadly fire, but say it does not appear suspicious.
New minimum penalties of $3,500 in fines and a year in jail await those convicted of butchering horses.
Initially rubber mats are a pricey investment, but they pay for themselves in stall cleaning convenience, reduced bedding costs, and comfort for your horse.
Windrow composting is effective and practical for parasite control and waste management on horse farms.
Beginning Jan. 1, 2013, all horses newly-registered with the FEI must be microchipped.
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The quarantine was put in place in early September when a horse tested positive for the virus.
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The women allegedly trespassed onto private property to check on horses they suspected were being maltreated.
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Ragwort is a poisonous weed for horses which results resulting in liver damage and, sometimes, death.
Early autumn is one of the best times of the year for spreading compost. Here are a few things to keep in mind.
Vets and animal welfare organizations teach law officers how to recognize signs of equine neglect.
After declining for three straight years, Kentucky farm-level equine receipts increased in 2011.
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