USEF Town Hall Meetings Focus on Horse Medications, Welfare
Attendees of the first meeting discussed issues relating to performance horse medications and treatments.
Attendees of the first meeting discussed issues relating to performance horse medications and treatments.

A 22-year-old Warren County horse was diagnosed with the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).

Be aware of the hazards associated with using raw animal manure–including horse manure–to fertilize gardens.
The BLM has announced selections for three positions on its National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board.
Protective headgear is now required for anyone on horseback on the grounds of USEF dressage competitions.
The FEI has announced the full list of speakers that will speak at organization’s Sports Forum in April.
The ACVIMF and the VPRF announced a call for proposals for animal health studies with a pharmacologic focus.

Media-trained vets from the AAEP’s On Call program will support another season of live racing telecasts.
HRH Princess Haya opened a session on the air transportation of sport horses at the World Cargo Symposium.

A 6-year-old mare in Gallatin County, Mont., has tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1)
The Appaloosa Horse Club is offering three seasonal, remote positions for youth members.

Researchers studied effects of dispersal on colonies of flying foxes, which transmit hendra virus to horses.
The program introduces aspiring veternarians and horse enthusiasts to horse husbandry and veterinary medicine.
The USEF announced the veterinary panel and the associate veterinarians for the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team.

A horse in Flathead County developed neurologic clinical signs after attending a local event.
The Hay It Forward project is designed to raise awareness of equine welfare issues.
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