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Tuesday, April 23, 2013  New Mexico slaughterhouse becomes ground zero in emotional debate over horse slaughter

Friday, April 19, 2013  Updated with video; Mounted Patrol is now a thing of the past in Albany.

Friday, April 05, 2013  According to a report from the Tifton Gazette, the mare that gave birth to twin foals Easter morning is causing quite the controversy across the United States.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Updated with video: Undeclared horse meat found in Swedish meat balls for Ikea stores in Czech Republic

Saturday, February 23, 2013  A horse participating in the Horse Shows in the Sun (HITS), horse show in Ocala was referred to the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine after showing clinical neurological signs on February 20, 2013.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  'Horses and bayonets' a quick hit; how Obama and Romney's third debate came off online

Thursday, October 18, 2012  The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed via press release that one positive case of West Nile Virus in a horse found in Ben Hill County.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  Federal authorities raid a horse racing operation in Ruidoso Downs, N.M., and a horse ranch in Oklahoma they say are tied to Mexico's most ruthless drug cartel.

Friday, June 01, 2012  Updated with video; Sherriff Reggie Rachals turns down rumors that he wrongfully treated a horse.

Friday, May 04, 2012  As the cost of meat and poultry rise, people are wondering if it's best to keep their own livestock in their backyard.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Obama calls House GOP budget plan a Trojan horse for 'radical' change

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  Horses could soon be slaughtered in US for human food after Congress lifts ban on inspections

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  Updated with video; A controversial horse death turns out not to be caused by a ferocious dog attack. Find out what caused the animals injuries.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  Sandusky says he's innocent in interview with NBC, says it was just horseplay, not abuse

Friday, October 21, 2011  Two Worth County Commissioners bring up incidents causing them concern about animal control, including one where a horse was killed.