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 […]
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 […]
Continue reading …Wild Rice Straw Bedding for Horses: Suitable for Respiratory Health
July 15, 2026 Comments Off on Wild Rice Straw Bedding for Horses: Suitable for Respiratory Health
By Kentucky Equine Research: While bedding and hay produce inhalable airborne particles that may compromise respiratory health of all horses, in horses with asthma, choice of bedding can be even more important. Recent research shows that wild rice straw, an agricultural byproduct available in some geographical regions, is a suitable bedding, similar to wood sawdust.* Various airborne particles can […]
Continue reading …The Latest News on New World Screwworm from AVMA
July 14, 2026 Comments Off on The Latest News on New World Screwworm from AVMA
The New World Screwworm is affecting more than livestock – pets are at risk, too, and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recently announced more than 30 confirmed instances in Texas and New Mexico, prompting warnings from veterinarians and humane societies that pet owners need to remain vigilant to protect their animals. Stay educated by […]
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From AAEP: Many horse owners have at one point or another gone to pick out their horse’s feet only to be met with a foul odor to the nose and the sight of black discharge. This is an infection of the frog called thrush, most often associated with a compromised, recessed frog and conditions that […]
Continue reading …Horse Owners Should Begin Stocking up on Hay Now Before it’s Too Late
July 8, 2026 Comments Off on Horse Owners Should Begin Stocking up on Hay Now Before it’s Too Late
Lexington, Ky.— Horse owners are encouraged to pay close attention to hay this summer. Experts and producers across the region are sounding the alarm: This year’s first hay cutting came up much shorter than normal, and horse owners who don’t plan ahead could find themselves in a tough spot this fall and winter. “We’re in a […]
Continue reading …Study Analyzes Buyers’ Assumptions about Carpal Chips in Thoroughbred Yearlings
June 19, 2026 Comments Off on Study Analyzes Buyers’ Assumptions about Carpal Chips in Thoroughbred Yearlings
Lexington, Ky.—See the vet reports during any yearling sale and you’ll hear it — a ripple of concern when a veterinarian flags a bone chip on a radiograph of the horse’s leg. Buyers often step away. Prices drop. The horse, in the minds of many, is already compromised. However, findings from a study out of […]
Continue reading …USDA Invests in Projects to Strengthen New World Screwworm Preparedness and Response
June 16, 2026 Comments Off on USDA Invests in Projects to Strengthen New World Screwworm Preparedness and Response
Washington, D.C., June 16, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing funding for 40 breakthrough projects to bolster the nation’s defenses against New World screwworm (NWS). These innovative proposals, which will receive a combined total of about $105 million, promise to sharpen detection, accelerate control and eradication tools, and strengthen rapid-response capabilities. USDA launched the […]
Continue reading …US Equestrian and AAEP Webinar: New World Screwworm Risk to Horses
June 15, 2026 Comments Off on US Equestrian and AAEP Webinar: New World Screwworm Risk to Horses
Webinar Alert from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP): June 18 @ 4 PM ET On June 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed New World Screwworm in the umbilical area of a calf in Zavala County, Texas. This expansion into the United States is alarming. US Equestrian is partnering with the AAEP […]
Continue reading …New World Screwworm Update from the American Horse Council
June 9, 2026 Comments Off on New World Screwworm Update from the American Horse Council
As of June 8, 2026, there have now been multiple New World Screwworm detections in Texas, with one being in a county bordering New Mexico. Livestock movement restrictions are in place in Texas and information can be found here: https://www.tahc.texas.gov/ The American Horse Council (AHC) is working to share critical information for horse owners regarding […]
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