Maryland Horse Council

06/18/2026

This will be a developing story.

We will bring you Maryland-specific information from our state veterinarian as it becomes available.

On June 3, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed the presence of New World Screwworm (NWS) in a three-week old calf in Texas. NWS is a flesh-eating parasite carried by a fly that lays eggs around open wounds in all manner of livestock as well as horses and humans. It can be se...

06/17/2026

The Maryland International at The Maryland Horse Trials is almost here. Spectators get to experience top caliber competition close to the action. General admission is free, but you can upgrade to the Highland Club for the VIP experience. Visit https://themarylandhorsetrials.com/ to learn more

06/12/2026

Info on screwworm, which has reappeared in the continental US.

06/12/2026

This is a great resource from the Horse Outreach Workgroup on the alphabet soup that is soil conservation.



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06/10/2026

The African American community has been the backbone of racing in Maryland since the early 1700s.

And now there is finally an African American woman in the driver's seat.

Last week, Governor Wes Moore announced that he has promoted sitting Maryland Racing Commissioner Nicole Earle to Chair the regulatory body effective today, June 10. She is the first woman and the first African American to be appointed to the role. The Maryland Racing Commission is the entity within...

05/30/2026

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05/27/2026

Make sure you are up-to-date on all the things.....

The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Animal Health Program shared the equine-specific requirements for fairs and shows today. MDA noted that “an increased potential of disease transmission occur[s] when large numbers of animals gather for exhibition,” and that exhibitors “can help reduce...

05/26/2026

Stunning Maryland barn built by B&D Builders

05/26/2026

https://americanfarm.com/articles/delmarvafarmer/which-ag-employers-have-to-purchase-workers-comp-ag-law/

(Editor’s note: Samantha Capaldo is a senior legal research associate with the University of Maryland and UMES. This column should not be interpreted as legal or financial advice for the reader.) Workers’ Compensation is a type of insurance that most non-agricultural employers and some agricultu...

05/25/2026