Horse feed milled at plants that also produce other livestock feeds with ionophores could contain a substance which can be toxic to horses.

The horse was isolated, treated for EHV-4, and was expected to be discharged Aug. 5.

Two unvaccinated horses–an 18-month-old Paint from Carteret County and a 3-year-old Quarter Horse from Bladen County–died after contracting EEE.

Researchers team found marked differences in the proteins found in young and old horses’ tendons.

The BLM is seeking bids for short- and long-term care facilities for horses gathered from Western rangelands.

The board will discuss issues relating to the management and protection of wild horses and burros on Western public rangelands.

There are six nutrients every horse needs, and the most important–and probably most overlooked–is water.

Blister beetles produce the caustic oily compound cantharidin, which can cause horses to become sick or die.

To date, 35 premises in nine Texas counties have been quarantined due to VS-positive horses and cattle.

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food strongly advises horse owners throughout the state to protect their animals by vaccinating them against West Nile virus (WNV) if they haven’t already done so.

The quarantines are located in Boulder, Broomfield, El Paso, Larimer, and Weld counties; results on additional tests in other counties are pending.

To date, 21 premises in eight Texas counties have been quarantined due to vesicular stomatitis-positive animals.

Karyn Malinowski PhD, presented “Ensuring Good Health and Well-Being of the Aging Equine Population” at the American Society of Animal Sciences annual meeting in Kansas City, Missouri.

Following the latest equine hendra case in Gladstone, Queensland, Australia, the Australian Veterinary Association says that all owners should have their horses vaccinated to prevent the deadly virus.