Horse slaughterhouse under fire for environmental issues

The Humane Society of the United States has filed a 60-day notice of intent to sue the Cavel International horse slaughterhouse in DeKalb, Illinois. for repeatedly violating the federal Clean Water Act.

Horse herpes outbreak “stable-ized”

After an outbreak of equine herpes virus that led to the euthanization of two horses and the voluntary quarantine of three stables on the Coastside, veterinarians are saying that the situation is under control.

Ontario Equine Centre

Equine organizations across Ontario have come together with a single vision; the creation of the Ontario Equine Centre (OEC), a world-class centre for equine training, events, sales,research, and education.

California Horse stables under quarantine for mysterious virus

Three horses here have died and as many as six more have fallen sick due to a mysterious virus that local riders, stable owners and veterinarians are trying to contain with an aggressive quarantine.

Kentucky’s equine enticements

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Many believe racehorses and diamonds look best under brilliant lighting, which explains why the lighting at jewelry stores and thoroughbred auctions is so bright. But even in the bright spring sun, the best-cut diamond can’t hold a candle to Lexington’s equine population.

Veterinarians for Equine Welfare create website

A group of veterinary professionals, known as Veterinarians for Equine Welfare (VEW), has launched a new website to serve as a resource for information about the proper treatment of horses.

The website www.vetsforequinewelfare.org, also will provide information about humane options for horse owners who can no longer care for their animals. The veterinarians created the organization with the goal of correcting misinformation about animal welfare.

Maryland horses cleared of equine herpes virus

The Maryland Department of Agriculture has received the final outstanding equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) negative test results taken last week, for a total of 62 negative tests.

California Equine Herpesvirus Update

Five horses have been confirmed positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) in San Mateo County, Calif. Results are pending on one other horse. Three horses have been euthanatized, and three are undergoing acyclovir antiviral treatment.

Move to boost horse’s importance in Scotland

The British Horse Society launched a manifesto yesterday for the horse in Scotland, setting out priorities to boost the Scottish equine industry.

World’s smallest horse has tall order

ST. LOUIS - At just a hair over 17 inches tall, the miniature horse is more inclined to walk under fences than jump them. And her owners have sheltered the mare from ever gaining “circus-sideshow” or “one-trick-pony” status. As the world’s smallest horse, 5-year-old Thumbelina, weighing in at 57 pounds, has a bigger mission: to raise $1 million for children’s charities this year.

Equine Guelph Groom One Online and Tuition Award

Interested in an online equine course? Opportunity to receive a tuition reward if you are interested.

Lethal horse disease knocking on Europe’s door

The oldest horse charity in Britain is calling on the Government to have plans in place for what it sees as the eventual arrival of deadly African Horse Sickness on its shores.

Its appearance in Britain could spell the death knell for horse racing and all other forms of equestrian sport.