Part of BLM’s Owyhee Complex Wild Horse Gather Complete
Edited Press Release
December 21, 2012
After a holiday break, the gather will resume in early January 2013.
Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
After a holiday break, the gather will resume in early January 2013.
Among the recommendations was a prohibition on corticosteroids joint injections within seven days of a race.
The foundation awarded a $10,000 grant to the Kentucky Equine Humane Center for general horse care.
The BLM is seeking input on an environmental assessment for management of wild horses during drought.
Officials are investigating how the two Standardbred horses might have been exposed to the drug.
Preliminary results from Colorado State University suggests ingestion of the plant caused the horses’ deaths.
Due to severe drought conditions, forage and water is very limited for the existing overpopulation of horses.
Many leaders believe sweeping medication reform could become a reality in early 2013.
The changes are designed to prevent mistakes in Salix administration prior to races.
The changes respond to reports that an individual purchased numerous mustangs, then sold them for slaughter.
Racing regulators amended rules on the use of clenbuterol and methylprednisolone acetate in Thoroughbreds.
Stakeholders are asked to provide input so the code reflects a common understanding of equine care practices.
Changes reflect a reprioritizing of gathers based on drought and diminishing food and water for horses.
Six animals have been necropsied, but so far the general results of those examinations have been inconclusive.
A panel discussed dealing with drug violators in horse racing and reported progress.
The production owners shuttered the show, leaving cast members and their horses stranded in California.
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