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Day: August 9, 2012

Walking horse groups miss deadline to adopt inspection rules

The federal government could soon decertify three organizations that regulate the walking horse industry for not adopting new inspection rules.

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USDA decertifies Tennessee walking horse group

A Tennessee walking horse group that is suing the U.S. Agriculture Department over new rules to stop soring says it has received notice of decertification from the USDA.

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Alternatives to antibiotics

For 60 years, U.S. livestock producers have used antibiotics to help keep their animals healthy. The practice has drawn criticism for nearly as long.

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Paint Horse History-Makers Honored in Inaugural APHA Hall of Fame Class

FORT WORTH — In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the American Paint Horse Association recently announced its first class of inductees for the APHA Hall of Fame. A total of 50 influential members of the Paint Horse community—25 horses and 25 people—will be honored at the induction ceremony October 5 in Fort Worth, Texas. Given the Paint Horse breed’s colorful history, naming the first Hall of Fame class required much contemplation. A five-member Hall of Fame Selection Committee was charged with developing induction criteria, reviewing the association’s long list of history-makers, and narrowing the field of candidates

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