Horse Protection Update provides the latest news, information and trainings concerning Horse Protection.

• Horse Protection Stakeholder Update:
• May 2, 2008

• Protocol for Foreign Substance Penalty (pdf) *NEW*
• Effective June 1, 2008

• Obtaining, Submitting and Shipping Horse Protection Samples (pdf) *NEW*

• USDA's Responses to HIO comments on Foreign Substance Penalty (pdf) *NEW*

Any questions about Horse Protection Program activities should be directed to Dr. Rachel Cezar, Horse Protection Coordinator for the APHIS' Animal Care program. Dr. Cezar can be reached by e-mail at Rachel.Cezar@aphis.usda.gov or by phone at 301-734-7833.