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Manufacturer Fined in Contaminated Horse Feed Case

Pat Raia May 10, 2017

Western Milling will pay more than $500,000 in fines in connection with its manufacture of monensin-contaminated feed.

Supplement Contamination Caused Positive Test Results

Edited Press Release May 9, 2017

A Cargill product, Progressive Nutrition Soothing Pink, was found to contain the banned substance ractopamine.

Comparing SAA Levels in Horses With Respiratory Diseases

10 Biosecurity Tips from Top Equine Health Experts

Michelle Anderson September 26, 2016

Protecting your horse from infectious disease needn’t require storing him in a protective bubble. Here are 10 recommendations from leading equine biosecurity experts.

(Un)certain Change: Climate Shifts and Horse Keeping

Alayne Blickle September 10, 2016

Learn how rising temperatures and extreme weather events are affecting horse keeping.

New Test to Detect Toxic Blue-Green Algae in Water

Edited Press Release August 21, 2016

Blue-green algae can produce toxins that cause health problems and even death in animals, including horses.

New Lawsuit Alleges Horse Feed was Tainted

Pat Raia July 29, 2016

Two horse owners allege that feed manufacturer ADM knowingly sold and distributed horse-feed tainted with monensin.

Tips for Maintaining a Healthful Hay Loft

Edited Press Release July 14, 2016

Inspect and clean your hay loft or storage structure to help ensure the hay you store in it remains fresh.

Use Caution When Bedding Horses on Rye Straw

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment June 23, 2016

Rye straw can contain ergot alkaloids, which can be poisonous to livestock, including horses. Here’s what to watch for.

California Tainted Feed Lawsuit Refiled

Pat Raia June 16, 2016

The lawsuit seeks damages for owners whose horses ingested feed allegedly tainted with monensin.

Keeping Horses in the Asphalt Jungle

Amber Heintzberger December 10, 2015

From vets stuck in city traffic to vexing ventilation issues, urban-dwelling horse owners deal with unique challenges.

Barn Owner Seeks Settlement Over Allegedly Tainted Feed

Pat Raia December 6, 2015

The barn operator alleges that 13 of her horses died after consuming monensin-tainted horse feed.

CHS Inc. Recalls Feed Due to Excessive Copper Content

Edited Press Release November 18, 2015

The recall includes lots of Kountry Buffet 14% Text and Provider 15% Pellet, both for cattle, horses, goats, and sheep.

potomac horse fever; Cluster of Potomac Horse Fever Cases Confirmed in Kentucky

Methods to Reduce Water Pollution From Horse Manure

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA November 8, 2015

High concentrations of manure in paddocks can degrade local water quality and upset water’s natural balances.

Manufacturer Recalls Potentially Contaminated Horse Feed

Pat Raia September 27, 2015

Western Milling voluntarily recalled horse feed that could be contaminated with monensin, which is toxic to horses.

FEI Clears Guerdat, Bichsel in Prohibited Substances Cases

Edited Press Release September 27, 2015

The FEI determined that feed contaminated with poppy seeds was responsible for three horses’ positive drug tests.

Horse Water Sources; Should I Worry About the Hardness of My Horses' Water?

Your Horse’s Water Sources: Things to Consider

Karen Briggs September 9, 2015

Making clean water available to your horse might seem like an easy task, but it’s not always as simple as it sounds. Here’s what to consider about your horse’s water sources.