Two Horses Euthanized on Hendra-Quarantined Property
The horses reportedly became ill and showed nervous signs before being put down at the owners’ request.
The horses reportedly became ill and showed nervous signs before being put down at the owners’ request.

With no end to the drought and heat in sight, owners might have to rethink what they feed their horses.
More than 20 vesicular stomatitis cases have now been confirmed in New Mexico horses.
New information indicates the stolen horses were intended to be sold for profit.

Researchers recently identified links between equine neuroaxonal dystrophy (NAD), nutrition, and genetics.
Discussion topics included public veterinary records, commission authority over veterinarians, and Salix.
GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter and is a principal ingredient of the product “Carolina Gold.”
The BLM is proposing to gather 498 wild horses and remove approximately 400 excess wild horses from the range.
Buyers will soon be able to bid on horses seized from embattled Quarter Horse breeder Rita Crundwell.

Understanding equine acute rhabdomyolysis can help ensure affected horses receive appropriate veterinary care.
The first horses have arrived at Greenwich Park, setting for the Olympic equestrian events at London 2012.
The USDA might decertify five Tennessee Walking Horse HIOs for not complying with new HPA enforcement rules.
The new rule states horses receiving ESWT will be ineligible to train or race for 10 days following treatment.
The council discussed voluntary certifications for rescue and retirement facilities in the commonwealth.

One study found that horses had lower heart rates around nervous humans as compared to calm people.
This year’s equestrian events begin July 27 and continue through Aug. 9.
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