Equine Welfare Advocates Issue Slaughter Argument Challenge
Pat Raia
January 16, 2012
A reward will be given to anyone who makes convincing argument in favor of reviving U.S.-based horse slaughter
A reward will be given to anyone who makes convincing argument in favor of reviving U.S.-based horse slaughter
Panelists said there is no scientific evidence supporting a ban on the use of furosemide on race day.
Furosemide, known as Salix, will be discussed Jan. 14 during the National HBPA Medication Committee forum.
This must be broached delicately so it is reversible and doesn’t impart any detrimental effects on fertility.
Meduna was convicted on 145 animal cruelty charges involving the mistreatment of BLM mustangs.
The British Horseracing Authority announced in late 2011 four new detection times for common medications.
The Equine Health, Welfare, Integrity, and Research Subcommittee released a statement on welfare in racing.
The BLM has agreed to amend part of a contested plan to gather mustangs from herd management areas in Nevada
The FEI’s new system allows external parties to submit suggestions for the 2013 Prohibited Substance List.
The suit seeks to halt the plan on grounds that it violates the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act.
The USDA does not expect horse processing at U.S.-based plants is not expected to get under way soon.
New rules prohibit private veterinarians from administering furosemide (Salix) to Thoroughbreds on race day.
The First District Court of Appeals refused to stop Florida’s first pari-mutuel barrel racing meet.
There was no consensus among welfare authorities that animals were treated inhumanely during the gather.
A Pennsylvania man is facing multiple animal cruelty charges in connection with the alleged maltreatment
Population control strategies, adoption screening procedures, and wild horse public image were discussed.
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