Despite not having hands, horses can be described as being left-handed, right-handed or ambidextrous. This can also be referred to as sidedness or laterality.
The United States Department of Agriculture is tasked with enforcing the Horse Protection Act. However, in recent accounts, the USDA has lost all transparency, which was once a source of accountability, according to The Washington Post.
With another horse show season approaching soon, there is still work to be done to minimize the disparity between inspection results found by the United States Department of Agriculture and Designated Qualified Persons licensed by USDA-certified Horse Industry Organizations.
A Florida veterinarian in Congress has introduced legislation to amend the Horse Protection Act and compete against a bill that has been endorsed by the Tennessee Walking Horse Celebration.
Less than 2 weeks after the United States Department of Agriculture announced that it finalized a rule to end soring, an improbable turn of events has put it on hold.
American Farriers Journal is excited and honored to celebrate its 50th anniversary of publishing the hands-on magazine for hoof-care professionals. Learn more about our special edition, which comes out in December 2024.
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