Piroplasmosis
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Optimizing Piroplasmosis Treatment Protocols (AAEP 2012)
Researchers examined ways to minimize gastrointestinal complications when treating EP with imidocarb.
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Developing a Piroplasmosis Control Strategy for Sudan
May 11, 2013
Researchers hope to develop a control strategy to prevent piroplasmosis from spreading to other nations.... Read More
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International Equine Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2012
April 23, 2013
Reported diseases include contagious equine metritis, strangles, influenza, equine herpesvirus, and more.... Read More
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TAHC to Test Equids in Kleberg County for Piroplasmosis
March 15, 2013
The TAHC determined Kleberg County equids could be at high risk for exposure to equine piroplasmosis (EP).... Read More
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TAHC Releases Part of the Fever Tick Temporary Quarantine Area in Texas
February 18, 2013
Fever ticks are capable of spreading the Babesia parasites that can cause equine piroplasmosis.... Read More
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Optimizing Piroplasmosis Treatment Protocols (AAEP 2012)
February 13, 2013
Researchers examined ways to minimize gastrointestinal complications when treating EP with imidocarb.... Read More
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Understanding the OIE's Role in Disease Prevention
February 02, 2013
The World Organization for Animal Health’s (OIE) standards help prevent the spread of infectious disease.... Read More
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Indiana Officials Lift Equine Piroplasmosis Testing Requirement
January 28, 2013
Officials voted to lift the equine piroplasmosis testing requirement at race tracks, beginning Feb. 1. ... Read More
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International Equine Disease Report, Third Quarter 2012
January 11, 2013
Diseases reported include contagious equine metritis, equine herpesvirus, piroplasmosis, and more.... Read More
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Piroplasmosis Table Topic (AAEP 2012)
December 14, 2012
Attendees discussed several topics including the history of EP, regulatory issues, and practical topics.... Read More
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Equine Piroplasmosis in America: Re-Emergence and Control
December 05, 2012
Recent outbreaks have prompted further investigation into the re-emergence and control in the United States.... Read More
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Equine Anaplasmosis
November 01, 2012
Anaplasmosis is a tick-borne disease caused by a bacterium that infects white blood cells.... Read More
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Equine Piroplasmosis Horse Course Archived
October 01, 2012
Robert Mealey, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM discussed the therapeutics and immunology associated with piroplasmosis.... Read More
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Smuggled Horses Found in West Texas Infected with EP
May 21, 2012
All 10 of the seized adult horses tested positive for equine piroplasmosis (EP).... Read More
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International Equine Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2011
April 09, 2012
Reported included diseases contagious equine metritis, equine influenza, strangles, and equine herpesvirus.... Read More
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Equine Piroplasmosis Table Topic (AAEP 2011)
December 12, 2011
Topics discussed included racetrack testing requirements, current testing options, and recent reerach results.... Read More
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Equine Piroplasmosis: Kentucky Entry Requirements Updated
September 07, 2011
All horses originating from Texas must be accompanied by proof of a negative EP test to enter Kentucky.... Read More
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Distribution Model of the American Dog Tick, EP Vector
July 08, 2011
Equine piroplasmosis (EP) is a tick-borne disease detected in isolated outbreaks in the United States within ... Read More
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International Equine Disease Report, First Quarter 2011
July 07, 2011
The International Collating Center, Newmarket, United Kingdom, and other sources reported the following ... Read More
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Piroplasmosis: Cayenne Tick Ruled Out as T. equi Vector
June 01, 2011
A team of researchers from Brazil recently determined that the Cayenne tick, which frequents the southern U.S.... Read More
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Dealing with Ticks
April 12, 2011
Ticks are not only unsightly, they also can transmit infectious diseases such as ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, and piroplasmosis to horses. Severe infestations can cause skin irritations and even anemia (a decrease of healthy red blood cells).... Read More
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International Equine Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2010
April 06, 2011
International reports of contagious equine metritis, equine herpesvirus, equine influenza, strangles, equine piroplasmosis, equine arteritis virus, Eastern equine encephalomyelitis, West Nile virus, salmonella, and more.... Read More
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Negative Piroplasmosis Test Required for AQHA World Show
March 08, 2011
All horses competing at the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) World Show will now be required to test negative for the tick-borne disease equine piroplasmosis (EP) before being allowed to enter the show grounds. The mandate comes following a ... Read More
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2010's Top Equine Medicine Studies (AAEP 2010)
February 16, 2011
What would be your pick for the most groundbreaking news in equine veterinary internal medicine for 2010? Not sure? Read on to find out what Steve Reed, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., deemed the most important ... Read More
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Equine Piroplasmosis: An In-Depth Review (AAEP 2010)
January 07, 2011
Equine piroplasmosis, classified as a foreign animal disease, has made several appearances in the U.S. lately ... Read More
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Keeneland Waives Piroplasmosis Testing Requirement
December 29, 2010
Keeneland buyers and consigners should note that the Kentucky Department of Agriculture has waived the requirement for equine piroplasmosis testing for horses entered in Keeneland's 2011 January horses of all ages sale.... Read More
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