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Horse Industry. World Distribution of horses, donkeys, and mules. The majority of the world’s horses, donkeys, and mules are not found in the United States. Only 8% of the world’s horses and less than 1% of the donkeys and mules are located in the U.S. Distribution of horses. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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HORSE INDUSTRY
WORLD DISTRIBUTION OF HORSES, DONKEYS, AND MULES The majority of the world’s horses,
donkeys, and mules are not found in the United States.
Only 8% of the world’s horses and less than 1% of the donkeys and mules are located in the U.S.
DISTRIBUTION OF HORSES The world population of horses is about
60 million. More than half of the world’s horses are
found in Asia (27%) and South America (25%).
Mexico (10%) Africa (8%) United States (8%) Europe (7%) All other (15%)
DONKEYS Most (80%) of the donkeys in the world
are found in Africa (30%) and Asia (50%).
Worldwide donkey population – 43 million.
US donkey population – 54,000. Offspring of a male donkey and a female
horse – sterile.
MULES Most (84%) mules are located in Mexico
(21%), South America (23%), and Asia (40%).
Worldwide mule population – 15 million. US Mule population – 28,000.
THE HORSE INDUSTRY RISE AND DECLINE… 1915 – Highest number of horses ever
recorded – over 21 million. 1960 – Lowest number of horses ever
recorded – 3 million horses. Expansion of manufacturing, commerce, and farming lead to the decline.
After 1960 – until today. Increased to 5 -7 million horses.
TOP 10 HORSE-PRODUCING STATES Texas California Oklahoma Colorado New York Ohio Michigan Pennsylvania Washington Kentucky
TOP BREED REGISTRATIONS Quarter Horse Arabian Thoroughbred
STATUS OF THE HORSE INDUSTRY The horse industry directly produces
goods and services amounting to $25.3 billion.Sale of horses, breeding fees, races,
shows, rodeos, and entertainment. Total economic impact of $112.1
billion. Racing, showing, and recreation each
contribute more than 25% to the total value of goods and services produced by the horse industry.
338,500 jobs
POPULAR EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES Horse Shows Dressage Rodeos Polo Fox Hunting Driving Carts/Wagons Riding Draft Horse Demonstrations
RESEARCH IN THE HORSE INDUSTRY Unsoundness and Injury
Identification, prevention, and treatment of injuries
Breeding and ReproductionEmbryo transfer, genetic mapping
NutritionGrazing methods, nutrient requirements
Disease Prevention and ControlMore effective immunizations, control of
parasites