N.Y. Chef takes Horsemeat Off Museum Menu
Pat Raia
October 8, 2012
A chef abandoned his plan to include horsemeat on his menu after some equine welfare advocates opposed it.
A chef abandoned his plan to include horsemeat on his menu after some equine welfare advocates opposed it.
The board will discuss issues relating to the management, protection, and control of wild horses and burros.
The fourth edition of the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit will be held Oct. 16-17.
The changes being implemented Jan. 1 include the addition of five new substances and other amendments.
Along with removals, the gathers will be used to apply fertility-control vaccines starting in November.
A spate of fatal breakdowns was primarily the result of structural deficiencies in rules and regulations.
Mountaineer racetrack has an policy stating owners and trainers must ensure horses are not “put to slaughter.”
Minimal forage growth and reduced water availability due to severe drought conditions necessitate the gather.
Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation prohibiting the processing and sale of horsemeat for human consumption.
Trainers managing Salix-free horses noted that none of them have shown signs of bleeding after races so far.
Jackie McConnell will pay $75,000 in fines, serve three years probation, and perform community service.
A meeting served as a information-gathering session in light of ongoing discussion about furosemide use.
The legislation would stiffen penalties for soring horses by amending the Horse Protection Act (HPA) of 1970.
Several horse owners and advocates submitted a letter to Gov. Christie urging him to sign the bill into law.
Twenty-six prednisone positives were identified during “super testing” earlier this year.
U.S. Atty. Steven Neff is seeking probation and a significant fine for Jackie McConnell.
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