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Mark your calendars – New trails are opening!

𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟖! Join the celebration from 2–5 PM and be among the first to explore the park and its new equestrian trails. Equestrian […]

Animal Care – Animal Welfare Operations | Horse Protection

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service – Animal Care 2150 Centre Ave. | Bldg. B, Mailstop | 3W11 | Fort Collins, CO 80526 July 1, 2026 Dear […]

Alert: Screwworm Confirmed in the United States

On June 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed New World Screwworm in the umbilical area of a calf in Zavala County, Texas. This expansion into the United States […]

Hurricane Helene Relief Funds Available

For Equine Owners and Equine Businesses The North Carolina Horse Council Foundation has collected charitable donations to provide critical financial assistance to individual equine owners and equine-related businesses impacted by […]

With Deepest Sympathy and Support

It is with profound sorrow that we extend our deepest condolences following the tragic barn fire that claimed the lives of so many cherished horses. Words feel wholly inadequate in […]

NC Governor Issues State of Emergency

Governor Stein has declared a state of emergency in Executive Order 31 this morning for the upcoming winter storm. You can find the full declaration here: Declaration of Emergency

IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NCDA&CS asks horse owners to be on lookout for signs of equine herpes after disease outbreaks in multiple states

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, NOV. 20, 2025 CONTACT: Dr. Mike Martin, state veterinarian NCDA&CS Veterinary Division 919-707-3250, michael.martin@ncagr.gov NCDA&CS asks horse owners to be on lookout for signs of equine […]

Statement from Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler on emergency waiving of some motor vehicle regulations to help farmers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SATURDAY, SEPT. 27, 2025 CONTACT: Andrea Ashby, director NCDA&CS Public AffairsDivision 919-707-3004;andrea.ashby@ncagr.gov Statement from Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler on emergency waiver of some motor vehicle regulations to help […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Governor Stein Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hazardous Weather

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 27, 2025 Contact: Morgan Hopkins Phone: 919-930-5738 Email: govpress@nc.gov Governor Stein Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hazardous Weather (RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein declared a State of Emergency as […]

Horse Protection Act (HPA) Update from the American Horse Council

SPECIAL BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE AMERICAN HORSE COUNCIL Horse Protection Act (HPA) Update Today, per USDA-APHIS, the 2024 HPA Final Rule implementation will be delayed until February 1, 2026. On […]

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