University of Guelph Receives $10,000 Grant
Edited Press Release
December 3, 2015
A research team hopes to determine if horses can distinguish between neurotypical and mentally traumatized humans.
Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
A research team hopes to determine if horses can distinguish between neurotypical and mentally traumatized humans.
Researchers emphasized the importance of using subtle cues and having precise timing when training in the round pen.
The TAA awarded more than $2.4 million in grants to 42 accredited Thoroughbred aftercare agencies in 2014.
The Brooke works to alleviate the suffering of working horses, donkeys, and mules in the developing world.
Nominees are needed for the following categories: humane advocacy, wildlife management, and livestock management.
The aging mare ended up stuck up to her abdomen in powdery snow before being rescued by a 21-year-old snowboarder.
World Horse Welfare has been selected as “Charity of the Year” for 2016 at Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials.
Also, the NYGSC fined trainer Steve Asmussen $10,000 for administering thyroxine within 48 hours of racing.
Preliminary results suggest cobalt could have detrimental effects on a number of equine body systems.
The hearing will focus on the use of motorized vehicles and aircraft in wild horse and burro management.
The BLM said public input is valuable and will help the bureau to develop a well-informed environmental assessment.
Illinois Racing Commissioner Kathy Byrne withdrew the proposal and resigned after the board did not vote on the issue.
Trainer Gary Contessa is encouraging dialogue about a possible fund designed to help retired racehorses out of feedlots.
The FEI said a jumper and an endurance horse tested positive, and they issued decisions in other cases.
Working equids are not considered “critical” in livestock policies that ensure owners properly care for their animals.
Learn which factors have the biggest impact on stalled horses’ welfare and how owners can improve their environments.
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