Federal Legislation Introduced to Eliminate Soring
On April 11, 2013, Congressmen Ed Whitfield (R-KY) introduced the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2013. The bill is intended to strengthen the Horse…
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AHC Urges Horse Community to Take Part in USDA Agricultural Census
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is preparing to conduct its 2012 USDA Census of Agriculture. Horses will be included in the Census. Every five…
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Stray Mexican Cattle captured in Texas
Stray livestock wandering between Chihuahua, Mexico, and Texas continue to present animal health concerns along the Rio Grande River in far West Texas according to…
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What You Should Know Before Your Next Competition
How Congress Can Affect Your Ability to Show Your Horse If you are competing in a horse show this weekend, you might not realize it,…
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Smuggled Horses in West Texas Found to be Diseased
U.S. Border Patrol agents recently seized 10 adult horses and four yearlings as they attempted to enter Texas illegally by walking across the Rio Grande…
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USDA Seeks Comments on Animal Disease Traceability Proposed Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued a proposed rule on August 11 to establish general regulations for improving…