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Health & Welfare

Training Programs
The Kentucky Horse Council provides Livestock Investigation Training to Animal Control Officers, Sheriffs, and other law enforcement officials and prosecutors throughout the Commonwealth. The KHC also hosts a Large Animal Emergency Rescue training that teaches emergency personnel, veterinarians and horse owners how to work together to get horses out of perilous situations.

Report Abuse & Neglect
The Office of the Kentucky State Veterinarian has created a way for all citizens of the Commonwealth to report suspected equine neglect or abuse via a form on their website. Guidelines regarding what constitutes the minimum standards of care, a refeeding protocol for starved horses and more are also available.
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