Equine Welfare

Equine Species Working Group Press Release: Second Edition of Informational Booklet on NAIS and Horses Released - March 2007 Learn More

Learn more about the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) & how it relates to horses from the USDA & the Equine Species Working Group

For information on equine research, visit the AAEP’s Equine Research Coordination Group Website

For more information on the U.S. State and Territory Animal Importation Regulations visit the USDA website to learn more about importation regulations

For more information on equine health and diseases, visit USDA's Equine Health Monitoring & Surveillance web site

The AHC drafted the Welfare Code of Practice in fall, 2009.  The Code outlines in generic terms what it means for an organization to be committed to the responsible breeding, training, care, use, enjoyment, transport and retirement of horses.  Read More or View AHC's National Welfare Code of Practice Here