SAFE Act Reintroduced in Congress
Pat Raia
January 18, 2017
The bill is the latest attempt to outlaw the purchase and transport of U.S. horses for slaughter.
The bill is the latest attempt to outlaw the purchase and transport of U.S. horses for slaughter.
The legal team for FAST is preparing a response to the new rule which bans the use of action devices and pads or stacks.
Of the 556 respondents, 190 (34%) said their biggest concern is keeping horses’ water sources from freezing.
While two premises in Oldham County remain under quarantine, the outbreaks are unrelated, animal health officials say.
The EDCC says at least 38 horses tested positive for non-neurologic EHV-1 and two tested positive for neurologic EHV-1.
A new rule prohibits the use of action devices, pads, and wedges, except for those used for therapeutic purposes.
About 400 horses, including 100-150 mares treated with the contraceptive vaccine, will be released back to the range.
About 80 horses will be removed from the HMA while approximately 55 horses will be released back to the range.
David Sykes, BVSc, MRCVS, will take over the newly created role of director of equine health and welfare in March.
Four horses were unhurt, two sustained minor cuts, and one sustained serious injuries.
Two Oldham County premises are now under quarantine, but the outbreaks appear to be unrelated to each other.
Heavy rains in California and flash floods in Nevada forced the evacuation of multiple horses.
Trainer Leandra Cooper will spearhead the training and adoption operations at October Hill Farm, in Fort Edward.
The study was designed to give industry members and animal health officials insights on the U.S. equine population.
A 12-year-old Quarter Horse mare displaying severe neurologic signs tested positive for non-neuropathogenic (EHV-1).
Of the 395 respondents, 234 (59%) said ice is a problem on their horse property during the winter.
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