Hagyard Equine Medical Institute Announces Creation of a Novel Salmonella Vaccine
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute announces creation of a novel Salmonella vaccine in partnership with the Gluck Equine Research Center and Kentucky Thoroughbred Association This iteration of the vaccine adds two new subspecies specifically designed for protection against Salmonella infections Lexington, KY: Approximately fifteen years ago, in response to emergent disease conditions within the central Kentucky thoroughbred […]
Animal Health Officials Respond to Second Detection of New World Screwworm in the United States
June 6, 2026 Comments Off on Animal Health Officials Respond to Second Detection of New World Screwworm in the United States
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 5, 2026 —The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed a second detection of New World screwworm (NWS) after testing a number of suspect cases. The confirmed case was found in a one-month-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, approximately 5.6 miles away from the first […]
Continue reading …Guidelines on Movement of Large Animals from Texas to KY, Effective 6/5/26
June 5, 2026 Comments Off on Guidelines on Movement of Large Animals from Texas to KY, Effective 6/5/26
From Kentucky Horse Council: Effective immediately: The Kentucky Department of Agriculture Office of the State Veterinarian has released guidelines on the movement of large animals from Texas into the state of Kentucky. These guidelines were put in place after a confirmed New World Screwworm infestation in Zavala County, Texas. They are effective until August 1, […]
Continue reading …USDA Confirms Presence of New World Screwworm in the United States
June 4, 2026 Comments Off on USDA Confirms Presence of New World Screwworm in the United States
Contact: aphispress@usda.gov Animal Health Officials Working Quickly to Protect U.S. Livestock and Wildlife WASHINGTON, D.C., June 3, 2026—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the detection of a New World screwworm (NWS) in a bovine in Zavala County, Texas. NWS is a serious pest that affects livestock, pets, wildlife, […]
Continue reading …UC Davis Researchers Identify Genetic Cause for Fatal Neurologic Disease in Foals
May 29, 2026 Comments Off on UC Davis Researchers Identify Genetic Cause for Fatal Neurologic Disease in Foals
Researchers at the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine, led by Dr. Carrie Finno and graduate student Briana Brown, have reported the genetic cause of a fatal neurologic disease, equine juvenile spinocerebellar ataxia (EJSCA), in American Quarter Horse foals. A genetic test is available through the UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL). Foals with EJSCA display incoordination within […]
Continue reading …Barn Fire Prevention Tool from Equine Guelph
May 22, 2026 Comments Off on Barn Fire Prevention Tool from Equine Guelph
Do you know the Three Reasons for Barn Fires? Can you guess them? Experts explain the top three are: Electrical, Appliances, and Storage or Use of Flammables in the Barn, says Equine Guelph. Reduce your risk of fire! Fire is an ever-present concern for stable owners Contact your local fire department to do a […]
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Posted by Mark Andrews for Equine Science Update: Horse owners are very familiar with hoof trimmings: they are a routine by-product of farrier visits and are usually swept up and discarded without much thought, if not eaten by the dog first. However, recent scientific research suggests that these small clippings may have much greater value than […]
Continue reading …Do Horses Grieve the Loss of a Companion?
April 23, 2026 Comments Off on Do Horses Grieve the Loss of a Companion?
Posted by Mark Andrews, Equine Science Update: Horses are highly social animals that form close bonds with other members of their group. Because of this, it is reasonable to expect that the loss of a companion may affect their behaviour and emotional wellbeing. However, until recently, there has been surprisingly little scientific research into how […]
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Have You Ever Taken Your Horse Trailer to a Weigh Scale? Most owners haven’t and many are surprised when they learn how much they’re actually towing once horses, tack, water, and equipment are added. Safe and legal towing hinges on the manufacturer‑assigned ratings on your vehicle and trailer, including GVWR, GCWR, GAWR, payload, and tongue […]
Continue reading …SS Walk The Line at A Sudden Impulse 2026 at WEC-Ocala
April 17, 2026 Comments Off on SS Walk The Line at A Sudden Impulse 2026 at WEC-Ocala
Our interview with Lane Kail and SS Walk The Line didn’t go exactly as planned after the Amateur Ranch Riding on Friday, especially when Lane was gently encouraged by Logan Pluhar not to jokingly trash talk his dad. Read on for the introduction, and watch for the bloopers! SS Walk The Line, by Wimpys Little […]
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