Recently, veterinarians and U.S. Reps. Kurt Schrader, D-OR, and Ted Yoho, R-FL, introduced H.R. 1528, the Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act of 2013 in the US House of Representatives. U.S. Senators Jerry Moran, R-KS and Angus King, I-ME introduced companion legislation to the Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act (S. 950) at the end of May. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which enforces the law, has informed organized veterinary medicine that without a statutory change, veterinarians ... [Read More]
JP Fox and his family had several horses and cattle that were displaced by the May 20 storm. Fox and his family along with volunteers were able to locate and herd several of the horses and cattle into a secure pasture that had not been impacted by the storm. ONSY cowboys brought horses and lassos as well as trucks and trailers and livestock panels to catch and gather the cattle for Fox. [Read More]
Horse owners may purchase permanent horse travel permits for horses that are shipped frequently more than 75 miles within Colorado or across state lines. In 2012, approximately 4,400 permanent horse travel cards were issued and 36,300 brand inspections were performed for horse sales statewide. The Division of Brand Inspection’s primary responsibility is to protect the livestock industry from loss by theft, illegal butchering, or straying of livestock. [Read More]
—Absorbine is assisting A Home For Every Horse in supporting Oklahoma horse rescues, as well as posting messages on their Facebook page of ways their customers can donate to relief funds. —The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) and American Morgan Horse Educational Charitable Trust has established a fund to assist with the relief and recovery efforts related to the tornados. [Read More]
Western Kansas Manufactures Association, sponsor of the annual 3i Show, announces that Kerry Kuhn Horsemanship will be at the 59th Annual 3i Show in Dodge City on July 11 to 13. Kansas BG Inc. is the proud sponsor of this event. Kuhn will be at the show each day providing horsemanship sessions on a variety of topics. Kuhn will host three horsemanship sessions each day at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 2 p.m., addressing various topics. [Read More]
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