Changes in Chemical and Fatty Acid Composition of Timothy Hay from Field to Bale and During Storage
While horse owners often focus on the quality of the forage they buy, a new study reveals how much hay changes before it ever reaches the barn. Kentucky Equine Research tracked the chemical and fatty acid profiles of timothy hay all the way from the standing crop in the field, through the baling process, and […]
Side Effects of SGLT2 Inhibitors (-flozin drugs) in Horses are Avoidable
August 14, 2026 Comments Off on Side Effects of SGLT2 Inhibitors (-flozin drugs) in Horses are Avoidable
Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD There is no question that the -flozin drugs, primarily ertugliflozin and canagliflozin at this time, are a very potent tool in the war against metabolic syndrome and high insulin. They work by blocking the reuptake of glucose, which is initially filtered out of the blood by the kidneys then reabsorbed. In […]
Continue reading …When the Mood Strikes: Mare Behavior Studied
August 12, 2026 Comments Off on When the Mood Strikes: Mare Behavior Studied
By Kentucky Equine Research Mares have long carried a reputation for being more temperamental than geldings. Frequently, this perception is based on the estrous cycle. Is that fair, though? Do other influences, such as pain, training, or management, factor in? To answer that question, a veterinarian at the University of Helsinki analyzed retrospective data from […]
Continue reading …Nationwide Recall Alert for Two Lots of Adequan Canine & Two Lots of Adequan IM Equine
August 6, 2026 Comments Off on Nationwide Recall Alert for Two Lots of Adequan Canine & Two Lots of Adequan IM Equine
August 3, 2026: RECALL ALERT per American Veterinary Medical Association: American Regent, Inc. Animal Health is conducting a nationwide recall of two lots (25011 and 3369) of Adequan® Canine Injection (for dogs), 100 mg/mL 5mL multi-dose vials and two lots (24416 and 25265P) of Adequan® i.m. Injection (for horses), 500mg/5 mL single-dose 5mL vials to […]
Continue reading …Secretary Rollins Visits Douglas Port of Entry, Announces $25 Million Commitment for New Arizona Sterile Fly Dispersal Facility
July 30, 2026 Comments Off on Secretary Rollins Visits Douglas Port of Entry, Announces $25 Million Commitment for New Arizona Sterile Fly Dispersal Facility
Secretary Highlights USDA’s Readiness Ahead of Douglas Port Reopening and Continued Aggressive Response to New World Screwworm (Washington, D.C., July 29, 2026) – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins visited the livestock inspection facilities at the Douglas, Arizona, Port of Entry, joined by Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Rep. Eli Crane […]
Continue reading …Survey: How Age and Misconceptions Impact Colic Referral Decisions
July 29, 2026 Comments Off on Survey: How Age and Misconceptions Impact Colic Referral Decisions
July 1, 2026 By Kentucky Equine Research Colic remains the most common emergency attended by veterinarians and a focus of continued research. Many studies on colic risk factors, treatment options, and outcomes have been published over the past several decades. Despite these research efforts and attempts at disseminating the information gleaned from these studies, a recent survey reported that some owners […]
Continue reading …USDA Announces Phased Reopening of Southern Ports for Livestock Trade
July 26, 2026 Comments Off on USDA Announces Phased Reopening of Southern Ports for Livestock Trade
USDA Announces Phased Reopening of Southern Ports for Livestock Trade (Washington, D.C., July 24, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing a coordinated, phased reopening of southern cattle ports, contingent on Mexico’s adherence to the Joint Action Plan. Beginning August 24, 2026, USDA will open the Douglas, AZ port of entry to cattle […]
Continue reading …Lyme Disease In Horses: The Invisible, Expanding Threat Behind Vague Symptoms
July 24, 2026 Comments Off on Lyme Disease In Horses: The Invisible, Expanding Threat Behind Vague Symptoms
The horse isn’t quite right—but nothing clearly points to why. The lameness shifts, performance declines, behavior changes. Could it be Lyme disease?
Continue reading …FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Drug for Short-Term Prevention of New World Screwworm in Horses
July 16, 2026 Comments Off on FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Drug for Short-Term Prevention of New World Screwworm in Horses
For Immediate Release, July 15, 2026: To advance the Trump administration’s actions to safeguard American agriculture, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Ivermectin Liquid for Horses (ivermectin oral solution) for the short-term prevention of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis) in horses. The product is authorized for use […]
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From University of Minnesota Equine Extension Program: Poor air quality can be harmful not only to us but to our horses, too. Smoke from wildfires can irritate a horse’s respiratory system and cause fatigue, coughing, difficulty breathing, etc. You can monitor local air quality at www.airnow.gov. During periods of poor air quality, you can protect […]
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