Equine Group Released Updated Salmonellosis Guidelines
Horse owners should review new biosecurity and risk factor information to help protect their stables.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Large Animals
The American Association of Equine Practitioners recently published revised guidelines regarding salmonellosis. The updated recommendations help horse owners and veterinarians identify risk factors and clinical signs of the disease.
Why it matters
Understanding these revised standards helps owners mitigate the risk of infection, which can lead to severe health complications like endotoxemia and laminitis. These insights are essential for managing stable hygiene and health protocols.
Salmonella shedding prevalence is less than 1% in the general horse population, but increases to 13% among horses exhibiting gastrointestinal disease. The guidelines include detailed diagnostic sampling and biosecurity measures.
The players
American Association of Equine Practitioners
A professional organization that provides expert health guidance and advocacy for the equine veterinary community.
The details
The American Association of Equine Practitioners released these guidelines to provide research-backed management strategies for field cases. The documentation outlines how environmental hygiene, immunosuppression, and stress serve as primary risk factors for salmonella transmission. Owners are encouraged to monitor for clinical signs such as fever, diarrhea, leukopenia, and colic.
Timeline
October 6, 2026: The American Association of Equine Practitioners published the revised salmonellosis guidelines.
The Home Front
These guidelines update the established industry standards for managing infectious disease outbreaks in stables. They align with broader efforts by veterinary institutions to standardize biosecurity protocols across the national equine sector.
Owners should review the new biosecurity recommendations to assess their current stable hygiene practices. Consult with your veterinarian to integrate these updated diagnostic and management strategies into your daily horse care routine.
The takeaway
Proactive management of stable environment and hygiene remains the most effective way to prevent the spread of salmonella. Download the full PDF guidelines to keep on hand for quick reference when monitoring horses for signs of illness.
Further reading
Review additional care resources for your herd in our Large Animals section.
More information
Access the complete AAEP salmonellosis disease guidelines for detailed clinical information.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Horse.
