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The Humane Society of the United States Releases List of Humane Options for Disposal of Horse Remains
Aug. 19, 2009 - This list is provided as a resource for horse owners and is for informational purposes only...This list is not exhaustive and is subject to change over time.

horse grazingHorses in History Bibliography, 2009
USDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
This bibliography on horses in history is an attempt to give the reader an idea of the nature and scope of the collections at the National Agricultural Library. It does not list every title and collection on horses in the library, but tries to list some of the more important ones. The collection includes books on the history of different breeds, breeding techniques, farrier or blacksmith skills, health and veterinary medicine, and general horsemanship.
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The Unwanted Horse Issue: What Now? 2008  (PDF|5.80MB)
USDA. NIFA. Plant and Animal Systems.
The purpose of the forum was to try to identify the current circumstances surrounding “unwanted horses,” whether there are such horses, and if there are, how many there are, the causes of their being unwanted, and the possible solutions and available options to help them.
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The Alberta Horse Welfare Report
Alberta Farm Animal Care.
This 2008 report presents information on the humane treatment of horses processed in Alberta and Canada for food.
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Gray horseHorses, 2006
USDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
A bibliography and Web site resources related to the housing, husbandry and welfare of horses.
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Equine Health Monitoring and Surveillance
USDA. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Provided by the National Animal Health Surveillance System (NAHSS), this page provides information on equine health monitoring and surveillance activities conducted by many Federal and State government agencies.
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A donkey walkingCode of Practice for Welfare Organisations Involved in the Keeping of Horses, Ponies, and Donkeys  (PDF|725 KB)
National Equine Welfare Council.
The NEWC in the United Kingdom put together this code of practice which outlines minimum standards of equine care to express that a high standard of husbandry is fundamental to welfare
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Brown horse with a bird perched on itPain in Horses
Colorado State University. International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management.
Lists signs that indicate pain or discomfort in horses. A brief discussion of causes and list of treatments are given.
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horse grazingHorse Genome Available Free
National Human Genome Research Institute
The horse genome sequence has been deposited in public databases and is freely available for use by biomedical and veterinary researchers around the globe.
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Recommended Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Horses in PMU Operations  (PDF|616KB)
North American Equine Ranching Information Council.
Provides recommendations for the humane treatment and proper care of horses on PMU ranching farms.
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Three horses grazingEquine Industry Welfare Guidelines Compendium for Horses, Ponies and Donkeys
National Equine Welfare Council.
This document from the United Kingdom sets out the minimum standards of care required to appropriately care for a horse.
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West Nile Virus, 2007
USDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
A bibliography and Web site resources related to the West Nile virus.
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Horse Behavior and Welfare Workshop
Dorothy Russell Havemeyer Foundation.
This 2002 workshop included papers on equine behavior, management and welfare.
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Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, Inc.
Regularly updated nformation on activities from an October 2006 workshop that brought together people from the racing, breeding, and veterinary communities.
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Unwanted Horse Coalition
A broad alliance of equine organizations that have joined together under the American Horse Council, is concerned that some horses may slip through the various safety nets within the equine industry.
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Welfare of Equids Ever-Evolving
American Veterinary Medical Association.
An overview of equine welfare issues.
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