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Canada Introduces Restrictions

CFIA has announced the introduction of import restrictions on horses and
equine semen originating from the USA as a result of the current US
outbreak of Contagious Equine Metritis. Horses and other equidae (asses,
mules and zebras) will not require an import permit, but will require
additional declarations on the health papers certifying that they have
not been on a premises where Taylorella equigenitalis has been
isolated during the 60 days immediately preceding exportation to Canada
or a premises currently under quarantine or investigation for CEM; and
that any female(s) in the shipment have not been bred naturally to, or
inseminated with, semen from a stallion positive for CEM, or a stallion
resident upon a positive premises or under quarantine or investigation
for CEM. Additionally, the animals must not show any signs of CEM on the
day of inspection.

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News Team on 01.27.09 @ 11:47 PM CST [more..] [No Comments]

Mid Michigan Horse Expo

mood: Regret

If you don't know already we will inform you that the Mid Michigan Horse Expo has changed hands. It seems the previous owners have opted out of handling the show altogether sighting health issues. It is not surprising with the economy the way it is that displays like that are becoming harder to put together and make profitable for all involved. Yet; it seems it the only way ------ read more
News Team on 01.26.09 @ 02:50 AM CST [more..] [No Comments]

Unwanted Horses

mood: Main Stream

As a lot of you know today more than every we are seeing a rise in unwanted, abandoned and neglected horses. What to do about them is becoming a huge problem for most rescues around the country. There is a national survey going on that will be trying to address that problem in congress this year and next.

The survey invites horse owners, organizations, clubs, equestrians, horse lovers, rescues, anyone interested in what is happening out there to get involved by taking the survey. It is a private survey run and all information will be kept confidential.

We are asking our readers to sit up and take a look at what is happening. To get involved and take the survey. By visiting the following link you can do a lot in helping our political voices take action in congress. Click Here For Survey

Thank you for helping
Hugs News Team
News Team on 01.24.09 @ 11:17 AM CST [link] [No Comments]

Changing Times

mood: Un-Happy

In a down economy everyone tries to come up with ways to generate a cash flow. As of November events have changed making it harder in one sense for the horse people. The EPA - Environmental Protection Agency is no different they are taking the proverbial "cake" in order to increase the agency's cash flow. According to a press release issued from the Florida Farm Bureau, the EPA issued an Advance Notice to Proposed Rule making seeking public comment on whether it is appropriate to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles under the Clean Air Act in order to regulate automobile emissions, the EPA would first have to make a finding that all greenhouse gases endanger public health and safety and should be classified as a 'pollutant'.

The proposed rule could have additional and potentially unforeseen implication because the EPA would essentially be ruling on whether greenhouse gas emissions impact the public safety. If the agency determines this is true, it would be able to regulate methane, carbon, dioxide and nitrous oxide gases under the Clean Air Act. CLICK TO READ MORE:


News Team on 01.08.09 @ 12:11 PM CST [more..] [No Comments]