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Newly Confirmed Case of Hendra Virus Leads to Warning from Officials
 Chief biosecurity officer Dr Jim Thompson warns Hendra can occur at any time of the year, not just in winter. and horse owners are encouraged to make sure horses are vaccinated.
HSUS Urges USDA to Close Loopholes in Penalties for Horse Protection Act Violations
The Humane Society of the United States is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to prohibit owners who are suspended (and who sign a consent agreement...) from transferring ownership of their horses to someone else for the duration of the suspension.
Discovery of Horse Carcasses Leads to Questions
A couple out for an afternoon walk made a discovery of six dead horses and the situation has a Montgomery-based horse rescue group wondering what may have caused the deaths of the animals.
Research Finds New Potential Chronic Stress Indicator in Horses
Cortisol levels in horses showing signs of compromised welfare exhibited by ears pointed back, back problems and anemia were lower than in other horses.
Causes of Mortality in Aged Horses Reveals Need to Better Understand Complexities of Geriatric Horse Health
Review of necropsy cases examined in study at UKVDL revealed that the main organ system contributing to deaths in a group of aged horses was the digestive system, followed rather closely by the cardiovascular system.
10 December Colic Prevention Tips
Changes in diet and stabling often occur at the same time as changes in activity which can impact your horses risk of colic.
Texas Rescues Face Wild Fire Threats
As wildfires race across Texas, staff at Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch and its Doris Day Horse Rescue and Adoption Center in Murchison are preparing for wildfires and offering tips for area residents on how they can protect their animals, too.
American Competitive Trail Horse Assn Creates New Award
Hundreds, if not thousands of gaited horses compete in ACTHA events from coast to coast throughout the year and now ACTHA is set to honor them.
Reward Offered in Shooting Deaths of Oregon Wild Horses
The HSUS reward offer of $5,000 in the shooting deaths of 6 horses is in addition to $2,000 being offered by the Central Oregon Wild Horse Coalition.
Biosecurity Protocols Reminder Following Recent EHV-1 Outbreak in Horses in Europe
Early identification and reporting of ill horses is critical in order to trace possible points of exposure and to aid in the prevention of further spread of the disease.