Behind the Scenes With Blood Donor Horses
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
March 15, 2018
Learn how these “heroes” of the equine veterinary industry step up to save other horses’ lives.
Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
Learn how these “heroes” of the equine veterinary industry step up to save other horses’ lives.
Presenters will speak on pre-race examinations, on-track protocols, test barn best practices, technology resources, biosecurity, and more.
The equine competition, racing, and recreation sectors are the primary economic drivers, but the working horse sector also contributes.
Horses have moved down to lower elevations and many mares will be foaling through June, officials say.
While the horses recognize positive from negative emotions in whinnies, they might not become positively or negatively emotional as a result.
The board will discuss the challenge of wild horse and burro management on public lands and how a growing population is impacting the environment.
A bikini-clad woman rode a white horse into the Mokai Lounge, in Miami Beach, on March 8.
Jeffrey Tretter alleges that the gelding Tag Up and Go received a banned performance-enhancing substance which caused him to win unexpectedly.
Researchers found that young people recognized signs of poor horse welfare in common training practices as well as adult experts did.
The Navajo Nation has canceled plans for a hunt to reduce the size of the feral horse herd on its lands. The hunt had been slated take place in March.
The “alpha” concept of showing dominance when training a horse doesn’t coincide with what equitation science research is revealing, scientists say.
The BLM removed 1,294 wild horses from the range. Those animals were checked by a vet and are being prepared for adoption.
Researchers found that Przewalski’s horses, which were believed to be the last truly wild horses, are actually the feral descendants of the first horses ever domesticated.
The UHC said organizations should advocate for “Owning Responsibly,” strive to provide collaborative partnerships, and be a registered 501(c)(3).
A look at racing ethics could help researchers and industry members acknowledge rightful concerns from a well-meaning public, help resolve misconceptions, and contribute to better equine welfare.
The Florida laboratory is poised to become the 10th racing testing laboratory to receive full RMTC accreditation.
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