Day: February 22, 2010

Idaho horse slaughter legislation advances

The Idaho Senate Agricultural Affairs Committee unanimously approved a bill opposing federal efforts to intervene in states’ endeavors to regulate the transport and processing of horses slated for human consumption. Capital Press Agriculture Weekly

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February 22, 2010 No Comments

Concerns are raised about changes to livestock tracking

A plan to change the voluntary system of livestock tracking has some in the meat industry concerned that the federal government is adding a regulatory burden. Federal officials say the old system never had enough participation, and have proposed a plan requiring state government to track livestock when it crosses borders. The Wall Street Journal

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February 22, 2010 No Comments

Pfizer antibiotic green-lighted for use in horses

The FDA has approved the use of Pfizer antibiotic Excede to treat respiratory infection in horses, the company reports. The drug already is approved for use in cattle and swine. MLive.com (Michigan)/Kalamazoo Gazette

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February 22, 2010 No Comments