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New Treatment for Equine Herpesvirus Tested in Horses (photo)

New Treatment for Equine Herpesvirus Tested in Horses
A novel experimental treatment for equine herpesvirus type-1 (EHV-1) called RNA interference shows promise, but more research is needed before this technology becomes commercially available. EHV-1 evades the horse's immune system during infection... Read full story

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Ask the Vet: Neck Atrophy Q:I was told by a trainer that my horse has atrophy in her neck that could cause problems later in life. Can you tell me what I may be facing in the future? She is a 4-year-old mare. What, if anything, can be done? A:It is my experience that atrophy of the musculature of a horse's neck is usually caused by direct impact blunt trauma. The most common cause is a kick from another horse, although it can also occur when a horse runs into a solid obstacle. Sometimes stallions and mares bite foals when placed in a group or herd environment. Although muscle atrophy is the common outcome, I have not seen a functional problem develop later if... Read more...	Current Issue Spotlight Cautions When Administering Medications Likely lingering in our equine first aid kit, barn and tack room cabinets, or in the horse trailer is an assortment of medications in bottles, syringes, and tubs, awaiting the next "incident" that might unfold with our horses. Continue reading... ALSO IN THE NOVEMBER ISSUE ... • Sexually Transmitted Diseases • Tail Rubbing • Choosing a Boarding Stable • Tendon and Ligament Injuries Save over 60% on The Horse! Buy this issue now!
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