Equine Welfare
Ripley County Sheriff’s Office deputies worked closely with People Assisting Animals In Need and Indiana Horse Rescue volunteers most of the day March 17 rescuing numerous horses from a rural Osgood property, said Sheriff Tom Grills. From the Batesville Herald Tribune. Read more >>
Nevada wild-horse roundup death toll rises
Activists in Nevada are questioning the rising death toll from a government roundup of wild horses from the range north of Reno. From The Washington Post. Read more >>
In Other News
Arabian breeder loses 4 horses in Pasco barn blaze
Rhythm of Fire had the potential to be a national caliber stallion. From The News-Tribune. Read more >>
New PBSO horse learns the law
Flash used to be a dancer. Now he’s getting used to standing still. From The Sun-Sentinel. Read more >>
Horses Are a $500 Million Industry in West Virginia
Horses are good for much more than riding in West Virginia. Experts say the animals are a $500 million industry in the state. From WOWK TV. Read more >>
Horse owners urged to vaccinate
The two principal equine diseases associated with mosquitoes are Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV), and the majority of cases of each can be prevented with proper vaccinations, according to animal health officials. From WTSP. Read more >>
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