N.M. Governor to USDA: Deny Horse Processing Plant Permit
Pat Raia
May 3, 2012
Gov. Martinez asked the USDA to consider a state’s opposition when deciding whether to approve an application.
Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
Gov. Martinez asked the USDA to consider a state’s opposition when deciding whether to approve an application.
Furosemide, also known as Salix or Lasix, is the only therapeutic medication widely used on race day.
The educational opportunities and Responsible Horse Ownership Week take place May 14-20.
The new system requires veterinarians to pass the online exam based on the relevant FEI regulations.
Since January the BLM has documented four incidents involving the killings of nine mustangs and two burros.
Salix is a medication used to prevent exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhaging, also known as bleeding.
The man allegedly shot and killed the six horses that “repeatedly wandered” on to his property.
The witnesses all told Congress they don’t believe race-day medication has a place in Thoroughbred racing.
Three horses sustained cuts requiring veterinary treatment. None of the wounds appeared life-threatening.
The use and possible abuse of therapeutic medications will be dominating discussions throughout the meeting.
Celebrities and animal welfare group representatives gathered to promote anti-slaughter legislation last week.
The board discussed clenbuterol use in racing, firocoxib thresholds, and other horse health related topics.
The last congressional hearing on horse racing was held in June 2008 and dealt with similar issues.
The National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board meeting April 23-24 in Reno, Nev., can be viewed online.
The proposal was submitted by Saving America’s Mustangs, a nonprofit organization formed by Madeleine Pickens.
The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), as the world governing body of equestrian sport, provides the framework for all FEI events, and central to this framework is horse welfare.
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