Welfare and Industry

Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends

Kentucky Drug Council Discusses EPO Options

The Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council met Thursday at Keeneland to discuss options to identify and enforce the prohibited use of erythropoietin (EPO). The drug, commonly called EPO and marketed under the name Epogen, is suspected to be in us

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On Target Training Offers Clinics Across Florida

Shawna and Vinton Karrasch, creators of the unique On Target, Training program, will be in Wellington, FL, from February 12-29. The pair will offer clinics and training seminars throughout the area.

A clinic is already scheduled for

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HSUS Holds 8th Annual National Farm Animals Awareness Week

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the nation’s largest animal protection organization with more than 7.3 million members and constituents, will hold its 8th Annual National Farm Animals Awareness Week (NFAAW) September 17-23. NFAAW

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USDA Seeks Comments On Animal Welfare Act Research Regulations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is considering replacing or modifying the system used to classify animal pain and distress for animals used for research, tests, experiments, or teaching. USDA is also considering creating an Animal Welfare Act

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HSUS To Hold Animal Care Expo 2000 in Las Vegas

The Humane Society of the United States, the nation’s largest animal protection organization, will hold its annual Animal Care Expo at Las Vegas’ Riviera Hotel from February 16 to February 19. Animal Care Expo is the world’s largest trade show

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Proposed Budget Increase For Animal Welfare Act Enforcement

The Humane Society of The United States (HSUS), the nation’s largest animal protection organization with more than seven million members and constituents, applauded President Clinton Monday, February 7, for proposing an increase of $5 million in

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USDA Proposes Amendment To Animal Semen Import Regulations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing to eliminate import requirements for canine and mule semen from anywhere in the world and for equine semen from Canada.

We believe these changes are warranted because these imports pose n”P>The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing to eliminate impo

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Alberta Drought

A severe drought in northern Alberta is taking its toll on the horse population of that Canadian province. Canadian newspaper reports have indicated that many Alberta horses have been sent to slaughter (because the drought has made feeding

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Fairplex to Rescue for Equine Fire Evacuees

As wildfires raged in nearby canyons, Fairplex Park in Pomona, Calif., became an emergency evacuation center for 90 horses forced from their homes.


At the request of the Los Angeles Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Fairplex

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Horse Auctions: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

For some, a horse auction is an excellent place for buyer and seller to meet and arrive at fair market value for an animal. To others, a horse auction is the place where good money was spent on a horse which couldn’t, or didn’t, perform up to expectations.

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Salvation from Slaughter

There are numerous horse auctions in the United States. The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) has commissioned a private study of some auction houses to learn: Where are these horses coming from? How many are there? What is their

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Lest We Forget

There are tragedies every day; some are personal, some are public, and some are almost unseen. We need to remember all of these tragedies, from small to large, and not forget that we can make a difference to a person’s or horse’s life, if we tak

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Horse Behavior and Welfare Conference

A recent gathering of equine behavior and welfare specialists in Holar, Northern Iceland, gave scientists from around the world the opportunity to present their work and review the science underpinning management practices on the horse. The

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California Joins Growing List of States to Ban EPO

Erythropoietin, a human medication designed to increase the concentration of red blood cells that is rumored to be in use on racehorses, has been added to the list of prohibited veterinary substances on racing premises by the California Horse

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Mare Rescued from Creek

A 26-year-old mare named Josie survived a harrowing creek rescue in Pennsylvania on Aug. 2 with the help of area residents, horse owners, fire department personnel, and a veterinarian, according to an article in the Tribune Review.

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