FDA Warns After 20 Deaths, Horse Abuse Arrest & Ellis Fatalities ๐ด๐๐ฅ HORSE NEWS NOW

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โขSeptember 30th, 2026
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FDA Warns Product Linked to 20 Horse Deaths: The FDA issued warning letters after contaminated HYCOAT veterinary wound solution was linked to nearly 100 serious infections and at least 20 horse deaths, prompting a recall and investigation that found multiple fungi and insanitary manufacturing conditions. (Chronicle of the Horse)
Florida Man Arrested for Neglected Horses: A 28-year-old Florida man was arrested after deputies found two neglected horses without food or clean water, including one that appeared severely malnourished and dehydrated, along with a pig in a cramped enclosure without food or water. (WFLA)
Romans Presses Regulators Over Ellis Deaths: Dale Romans questioned Kentucky regulators about equine fatalities at Ellis Park and the stateโs inaugural Quarter Horse meet at Sandy Ridge, which recorded six and three deaths respectively, prompting officials to research safety data from other jurisdictions and assess the causes. (Paulick Report)
Surgeons Rebuild Dogโs Skull After Horse Kick: UC Davis surgeons successfully reconstructed extensive skull and facial fractures in Tessa, a 5-year-old border collie kicked in the head by a horse, using titanium plates and screws to restore her eyeโs position, with the dog making a full recovery and returning to herding competitions. (DVM360)
Miami Concussion Research Could Improve Rider Safety: University of Miami researchers are developing equestrian-specific concussion baselines to improve diagnosis and treatment after finding that ridersโ visual and balance abilities may differ from other athletes, with the goal of helping determine when riders can safely return to the saddle. (USEF)
France Wins Final FEI Eventing Nations Cup Qualifier: France won the final qualifying leg of the FEI Eventing Nations Cupโข in Ligniรจres, with Great Britain second and Italy third, setting the stage for the inaugural Final in Boekelo, where nine qualified teams will compete in a winner-takes-all contest. (FEI)
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