The Missouri Horse Council

06/09/2026

‼️SCREWWORM UPDATE 06/08/2026 ‼️

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/



Currently, the US-Mexico border is closed to all livestock exports from the US to Mexico for any reason. This includes all horses. All livestock imports from Mexico to the US are still closed as well. Further, Canada is now restricting all imports of any livestock, including horses, from Texas, and prevents any livestock from entering Canda that have resided in or transited Texas in the previous 21 days prior to importation to Canada.

For updates, make sure to check our website: https://horsecouncil.org/screwworm/

06/05/2026

The American Horse Council works daily to advocate for the social, economic and legislative interests of the United States equine industry.

06/04/2026

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05/24/2026

New York’s “Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program” imposes reporting and compliance obligations on businesses and individuals far outside of New York State.

05/23/2026

Congratulations all! Especially our own Dr Lynn Martin! 🎈

Congratulations to some of our fantastic equine clinicians!! Several Mizzou milestones were recognized today!
Dr. Kevin Keegan - Equine Surgery - 35 years
Dr. John Dodam - Anesthesiology - 30 years
Dr. Alison LaCarrubba-Equine Ambulatory- 25 years
Dr. Lynn Martin - Equine Internal Medicine - 10 years
Dr. Alexandra Warren - Equine Surgery- 5 years.
Thanks to all of you for your service to Mizzou and the horses of the MidWest!!

05/22/2026

For those following the horse slaughter transportation legislation this passed the House yesterday and is now moving on to the Senate.

https://transportation.house.gov/uploadedfiles/vandnj_120.pdf?fbclid=IwdGRjcAR9RtlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEed9ndVCJyk0JHvUEj9YbH46ChcUlexFDI2LpyLB9_7bgh9YEeMrLz0wmqVVQ_aem_AcEcfPZ-lJeiQPuNgSTPpg

04/17/2026

2026 Euthanasia and Disposal Survey .

04/10/2026

Now Accepting Applications!

The American Horse Council is excited to announce Summer 2026 Internship Opportunities, a great chance for students to gain experience in the equine industry and federal advocacy.

Interns will have the opportunity to:
➡️Engage with real-world policy and regulatory issues
➡️Work on meaningful projects alongside AHC staff
➡️Connect with leaders across the equine industry
➡️Participate remotely!

Whether your interests are in advocacy, communications, research, or equine welfare, this program is designed to help build your future in the horse industry.

Learn more and apply: https://horsecouncil.org/project/american-horse-council-announces-summer-2026-internship-opportunities/

04/10/2026

IT'S TIME FOR A MYTHBUSTER! 📢

Many people think that horses can safely eat grass clippings (grass is grass, right?) but that is a pretty common misconception and grass clippings actually pose a number of dangers to our equine friends.

While grass is meant to be slowly picked, ripped and chewed by the horse, grass clippings can quickly clump and cause choke if the animal ingests too many too fast. Grass clippings are also prone to fermentation which can cause colic, stomach and intestinal impactions, founder and laminitis.

Take-home message: Keep your horse away from grass clippings and in general never feed horses any food without the owner’s permission.

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information.

03/13/2026

Did you know the American Horse Council has a podcast?