Eye Position and Animal Agility Study Published
New research from scientists in Liverpool has revealed the relationship between agility and vision in mammals. The study, published in February in the Journal of Anatomy, sampled 51 species to compare the relationship between agility and vision between...
Phytonutrients for Controlling Free Radicals in Horses
Phytonutrients are a relatively new class of natural compounds showing tremendous value in controlling inflammation and its negative effect on health. Hundreds of plants naturally produce these compounds, known as flavonoids, carotenoids, polyphenolics,...
Horse Slaughter Bill Would Lift Illinois Ban
Illinois Rep. Jim Sacia is a horse owner, and while he stated in an article that he would not personally use slaughter plants as an end-of-life choice for his animals, he believes that decision should be left up to individual horse owners.
Sacia...
Horse Dentistry Bill in Oklahoma Gains House Approval
There is controversy across the United States about the practice of equine dentistry by lay persons versus licensed veterinarians. On Marcy 4, the Oklahoma House passed Bill 3202, which would allow lay equine dentists to practice if they have at least...
Horse Industry Reaches Out to Chilean Backstretch Workers
The Race Track Chaplaincy of America and racetrack chaplaincy ministries in Chile have partnered to create the RTCA Chilean Racetrack Relief Fund to provide disaster aid to backstretch workers severely affected by recent earthquakes.
An emergency...
Dog beaten with skateboard and tennis racket* – updated Mar 5, 2010: West Valley City, UT (US)
A man accused of beating his ex-girlfriend's puppy was sentenced Friday morning to 0 to 5 years in prison. Anthony Spidle pleaded guilty to ...