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Colorado Horse Owners Reminded to Get Brand Inspections

Edited Press Release March 22, 2015

State statutes require a brand inspection if owners plan on buying, selling, adopting, gifting, or selling horses.

Horse Identification Needs Discussed at British Forum

Edited Press Release March 21, 2015

The need for a robust, workable equine identification system was discussed at the 2015 British National Equine Forum.

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Heather Smith Thomas March 2, 2015

Prepare a disaster plan for keeping your horse safe during wildfires, hurricanes, and other emergencies.

What to do if a Horse’s Microchip Company is out of Business

Laura Kursman April 21, 2014

I had my horses implanted with a microchip years ago. Recently, I attempted to change my contact information only to find out the website no longer existed. I obviously need to register my horses at a new site. What are my options?

Switzerland Ramps Up Horse Traceability Laws

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA October 18, 2013

To better manage disease outbreaks, Swiss owners must now register horses and report movement to officials.

Montana Owners Reminded to Get Brand Inspections for Horses

Edited Press Release October 3, 2013

The Montana Department of Livestock says horses must have a brand inspection before crossing county lines.

Survey: Passport Regulations Confuse Vets, Horse Owners

Edited Press Release September 13, 2013

Eighty-four percent of participants find passport regulations obtuse or problematic to understand.

Remember Brand Inspections for Colorado Horses

Edited Press Release June 9, 2013

Colorado state statutes require a brand inspection if owners plan on buying, selling, or transporting horses.

Hot Branding to be Performed Under Anesthesia in Germany

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA May 30, 2013

From 2019 on, hot branding in Germany will only be legal when performed under local or general anesthesia.

Microchip Safety in Horses Evaluated

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA March 20, 2013

Researchers are evaluating the effects and usefulness of microchips implanted into horses’ bodies.

FEI Working to Improve International High Performance Horse Movement

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA November 8, 2012

The FEI’s new project will include endorsing an official biosecurity guide and promoting horse passports.

2013 First-Time FEI Horse Registration: Microchips Required

Edited Press Release October 21, 2012

Beginning Jan. 1, 2013, all horses newly-registered with the FEI must be microchipped.

Hurricane Isaac Equine Rescues Chronicled

Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine October 9, 2012

The Louisiana State Animal Response Team rescued numerous of horses from the storm and its aftermath.

eyeD to Provide Equine Identification at APHA World Show

Edited Press Release September 27, 2012

Participating horses will receive a courtesy scan from eyeD at the identification station throughout the show.

Study Finds Equine Hot Brands Difficult to Decipher

University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna August 26, 2012

An Austrian study finds brands used in horse identification difficult to read in some instances.

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Pat Raia June 25, 2012

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