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USDA proposes updates to strengthen Horse Protection Act

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Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking public comments on a proposed rule to strengthen Horse Protection Act (HPA) requirements.

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Unregulated horse racing continues to pose risks

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A persistent and potentially growing concern, according to experts, is the running of unsanctioned, informal horse races. Unregulated horse racing is dangerous for horses and riders, and diseases such as equine infectious anemia and equine piroplasmosis can spread at these bush tracks.

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FDA approves generic drugs for use in cats, dogs, horses, ferrets

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The Food and Drug Administration announced in January that the agency had approved new generic drugs for cats, dogs, and horses and granted a supplemental approval for a generic drug for use in ferrets.

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AVMA, AAEP release veterinary team, client relationship resource for equine practitioners

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The AVMA and American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) have jointly created the Effective Equine Care Guide, a free resource that veterinary teams in equine practice can use to develop healthy communication and positive partnerships between staff members and horse owners.

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Wild horse vs wild zebra

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Passed by some place that has some exotic animals including zebras and it made me wonder if it’s possible tame/domesticate one like a horse, and if so which do yall think is more difficult?

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What’s faster? A kangaroo or horse?

Reddit Animals

I feel like a horse would dominate a kangaroo but my friend seems to think otherwise? Am I wrong? Google is being very obscure! submitted by /u/KeyAvocado7 [link] [comments]

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Is horse riding mean?

Reddit Animals

I’m just here to ask if horses actually enjoy being ridden. I always see conflicting answers and I personally think it’s mean to ride them but I’m not sure if it really bothers them or not. submitted by /u/National-Cake-6812 [link] [comments]

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