Considering a Horse’s Quality of Life
The Horse Staff
November 16, 2017
An owner describes how she made the difficult decision to euthanize her “heart horse” based on his quality of life.
Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
An owner describes how she made the difficult decision to euthanize her “heart horse” based on his quality of life.
For the first time in more than a century kulan (or Asiatic wild asses) are residing on Kazakhstan’s central steppes.
The goal is to ensure welfare standards for animals–including horses, ponies, and other equids–are met and enforced.
Emily Weiss, PhD, Cert. AAB, will oversee the strategic direction of the equine welfare program.
New York launched its split sample program started on opening day at Aqueduct Racetrack, in Queens.
Researchers are now tracking 30 collared mares’ movement throughout the Adobe Town herd management area.
A technique developed to investigate strangles helped scientists understand the bacteria behind human sore throats.
Forage and water sources are scarce after Nevada’s Fox and Lake Range Herd Management Area was burned by wildfire.
Gene doping’s effects, good or bad, remain unclear. It might not affect performance and could have serious side effects.
Researchers from The Donkey Sanctuary and the University of Milan developed the guidelines during a two-year study.
The out-of-competition tests from all horses preparing for the Breeders’ Cup were clear, as well.
Donna Byrne is facing multiple charges after she allegedly rode her horse down a busy roadway while she was intoxicated.
Gail Nichols, DVM, and her husband, allegedly failed to treat a horse in their care for a dental issue.
The IFHA chairman received authority to work with relevant racing jurisdictions the anti-doping policy’s implementation.
Anne Williams must serve 18 months in jail and pay $300 in fines.
Researchers have learned that horses and humans tend to align their physiological responses to emotional stimulation.
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