Horse Protection Act

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Overview: Horse Protection Act

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Provides a synopsis of the Horse Protection Act. Information also provided about the use of thermography in horse protection, program reports, foreign substance penalty protocols, and updates from USDA, APHIS Animal Care.
Horse Protection Regulations

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Code of Federal Regulations, Title 9, Chapter 1, Parts 11 and 12.

Horse Protection Act (15 USC, 1821-1831)

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The HPA prohibits horses subjected to a process called soring from participating in exhibitions, sales, shows, or auctions.
History of the Horse Protection Act (HPA) (PDF | 11 KB)

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The Horse Protection Act Fact Sheet (PDF | 36 KB)

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The Horse Protection Act: Responsibilities of Horse Show Management (PDF | 56 KB)

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Questions and Answers: Animal Care’s Use of Thermography

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