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Guttural Pouch Anatomy, Problems Reviewed for World Equine Vets
Guttural pouches are more than just ill-defined air-filled vats located somewhere in the horse's head, said Julie Fjeldborg, DVM, PhD, an associate professor in the department of large animal sciences at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, during the 11th Congress of the World Equine Veterinary Association, which was held Sept. 24-27, 2009, ... Read full story
 11/8/2009
Kentucky Lifts Ban on Hoosier Park Horses
The Kentucky State Veterinarian's office has lifted a restriction that kept horses from Indiana's Hoosier Park from entering the barn areas of any Kentucky racetrack or public training facility. The Kentucky precautions were put in place after 59 horses at Hoosier Park were quarantined as a precaution after strangles was suspected in one Thoroughbred ... Read full story
 10/27/2009
Quarantine at Hoosier Park Lifted  *
A horse quarantine has been lifted at the Hoosier Park racetrack in central Indiana where two Thoroughbreds tested positive for Streptococcus equi (the bacterium that causes the disease strangles). Racing manager Jeffrey Smith says no other horses have shown signs of the disease. Smith says the quarantined barn is being disinfected and won't be used ... Read full story
 10/14/2009
Update on Hoosier Park Equine Infectious Disease Outbreak  *
The Associated Press today (Oct. 8) reported that 54 quarantined horses are being removed from the Hoosier Park racetrack in central Indiana after two other horses tested positive for Streptococcus equi (the bacterium that causes the disease strangles). On Oct. 1 Hoosier Park Racing & Casino detected two horses in the quarantine barn exhibiting ... Read full story
 10/8/2009
Two Febrile Horses Removed from Hoosier Park Quarantine  *
Hoosier Park Racing & Casino has detected two horses in the quarantine barn exhibiting fever, so as a precautionary measure, both horses were removed from the grounds and shipped to a secondary quarantine facility per recommendation of the Indiana State Board of Animal Health. Two horses were discovered Sept. 30 with spikes in temperature following ... Read full story
 10/1/2009
Early Hoosier Park Strangles Tests Negative, Horse Dies of Colitis   *
Hoosier Park Racing and Casino received test results back from horses quarantined on the backstretch for Streptococcus equi (equine strangles). All tests have been returned as negative for the infection in these horses. In the late afternoon of Sept. 22, however, a horse in the quarantined barn was found dead in its stall. The horse was immediately ... Read full story
 9/24/2009
Strangles: Kentucky Tracks Ban Hoosier Park Horses   *
On the recommendation of the Kentucky State Veterinarian’s Office, horses stabled at Hoosier Park will not be allowed to enter the barn areas of any Kentucky racetrack or public training facility until further notice. Hoosier Park Racing and Casino officials took precautionary measures Sept. 12 and placed 59 horses in quarantine when clinical signs ... Read full story
 9/17/2009
59 Horses Quarantined, Strangles Suspected at Hoosier Park   *
Fifty-nine horses have been quarantined because of a suspected contagious infection at Hoosier Park racetrack in central Indiana. Hoosier Park officials placed the horses in quarantine Saturday after one Thoroughbred at the stable began exhibiting signs of Streptococcus equi infection, or strangles, a contagious bacterial disease common in horses ... Read full story
 9/15/2009
Hoosier Park Quarantines Barn; Strangles Suspected   *
Hoosier Park Racing and Casino took precautionary measures Sept. 12 when symptoms of a case of Streptococcus equi (strangles), a contagious bacterial disease, was suspected in a Thoroughbred racehorse on the backstretch at the facility. All 59 horses stabled in the barn with the horse have been quarantined until test results are returned from the ... Read full story
 9/13/2009
Secondhand Tack and Disease
Watch out for contagious consignments; don�t bring a disease home to your horses when buying used tack or even sharing equipment with your friends. Buying used tack can be a boon for your pocketbook, giving you a chance to own that perfect saddle or bridle for a lot less than it would cost new. The downside is that secondhand equipment can sometimes ... Read full story
 9/1/2009
New Strangles Vaccine Research in Progress  *
There are about 150,000 horses in Montana, about one-sixth the number of people living in the state. Whether they are used for pleasure riding, racing, ranching, or hunting, all of these horses are susceptible to strangles. "Most horses will get strangles eventually, so it is very critical to find a vaccine," said Benfang Lei, PhD, assistant professor ... Read full story
 7/6/2009
TheHorse.com en Español: ¿Podemos Prevenir las Paperas?   *
This is one of a series of articles translated as part of our partnership with A Caballo, an equine publication based in Mexico, and Jorge Murga, DVM. Keep an eye on TheHorse.com for more Spanish-language resources coming soon. Read this article in English. Preguntas o comentarios en español puede ser enviado a News@TheHorse.com. La papera ... Read full story
 6/17/2009
Can We Prevent Strangles?  *
Strangles is a dreaded disease for horse owners. It is caused by bacterial infection with Streptococcus equi subspecies equi (referred to as S. equi). The bacteria typically infect the upper airway and lymph nodes of the head and neck. Strangles has affected horses for centuries, is highly contagious, can recur on farms with previous outbreaks, and ... Read full story
 4/1/2009
Strangles: Answers to Common Questions   *
Strangles is a highly contagious disease that causes horses to have swollen and painful lymph nodes that block their airway and can cause difficult breathing. The name was coined because these enlarged nodes sometimes (but rarely) suffocate affected horses. The first reported case of strangles in a horse was made in Europe in 1251 by Jordanus Ruffus. ... Read full story
 3/31/2009
Strangles: Serious, But Not Often Fatal   *
Due to its contagious nature, outbreaks of the bacterial disease strangles, which can cause serious complications, periodically occur. This can send owners scrambling to protect their horses. Owners are justifiably concerned because strangles is transmitted easily, and can be a drawn-out and unpleasant illness. The good news is that most horses recover ... Read full story
 1/30/2009
Vaccination Yearly Planner  *
Immunizations are the cornerstone of disease prevention if given appropriately and in a timely manner. One of the brightest spots of equine medical care for horses is the availability of many safe and effective vaccines to protect horses from infectious and noninfectious diseases. Sometimes it is confusing as to which ones your horse might need. Let's ... Read full story
 1/1/2009
UK Group Organizes Skydives for Strangles Research  *
The British Horse Society (BHS) has announced that it's recruiting volunteers from across the U.K. for fundraising skydives aimed to support researchers examining strangles. A release from the U.K. organization noted that participants would have a chance to jump if they raise more than £395 (roughly $590 USD). "There are three types of jump available, ... Read full story
 12/10/2008
British Horse Society Commends Initiative to Prevent Strangles Spread  *
The British Horse Society (BHS) has commended the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at Scotland's University of Edinburgh for its offer of at-cost strangles tests to horse owners and farm managers in Scotland. These tests, designed for establishing strangles-free status, are part of an effort to control the spread the disease in Scotland. The ... Read full story
 7/12/2008
Strangles Reported at Florida Standardbred Track  *
One case of strangles was confirmed June 4 in the stable area at Pompano Park Harness Track in Pompano Beach, Fla. Live harness racing will continue as scheduled at the facility. Track management, in working with animal health officials from the state of Florida and the USDA, has quarantined special areas of the backstretch and is issuing biosafety ... Read full story
 6/8/2008
Strangles in the Spotlight at Scotland Conference  *
The eyes of the veterinary world are on Scotland's capital city this week as a conference organized by The British Horse Society and the Animal Health Trust brings together the scientists and vets at the forefront of combating equine strangles. Illustrating the need for such efforts, a riding school 20 miles from the conference is currently in the ... Read full story
 5/27/2008
Vaccination Guidelines  *
Spring means vaccination time. In 2008, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Infectious Disease Committee released a revised online version of their "Guidelines for the Vaccination of Horses." Developing a vaccination schedule is not as straightforward as it sounds. So much of what you should vaccinate for depends upon such factors ... Read full story
 4/21/2008
British Group Develops Strangles Diagnostic Test  *
After four years of research by scientists at the Animal Health Trust in Newmarket, a new diagnostic blood test has been developed to combat the virulent horse disease strangles. The blood test identifies horses that have recently been exposed to strangles. It can be used to screen horses prior to movement, competition, or sales, and will be available ... Read full story
 3/6/2008
Containment Measures Help Stem Ohio Strangles Flare-Up  *
An flare-up of strangles that surfaced at Northfield Park racetrack in Ohio nearly three weeks ago is under control, according to Director of Racing Gregg Keidel. Seven horses contracted the bacterial infection. "The horses are doing fine," Keidel said. "In fact, two are completely (recovered) and the other five are responding well to penicillin. ... Read full story
 2/13/2008
Strangles Management and Prevention  *
New strategies for management and prevention. It is not uncommon for strangles infections to recur on a farm, and until recent years there have been misconceptions about how this disease is maintained in a population of horses. These days scientists understand the phenomenon and can better explain it. We now know a farm that has experienced an ... Read full story
 11/1/2007
Strangles: Control and Containment Strategies  *
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has formulated practical recommendations and biosecurity measures for disease control. These specific protocols provide guidance for containment and cleanup. Work with your veterinarian to achieve best results. Once a horse is identified with suspect or confirmed strangles, minimize horse movement ... Read full story
 10/2/2007
Muscle Disease: Immune-Mediated Myopathies   *
Valberg discussed muscle disease created by immune-mediated situations, describing three possible different manifestations. One type of muscle damage develops subsequent to an outbreak of Streptococcus equi (strangles). If a horse has strangles, then about three to four weeks later the horse might experience a severe immune-mediated case of muscle ... Read full story
 7/20/2007
Strangles: Dispelling the Myths   *
The infection caused by the bacteria Streptococcus equi,, commonly known as strangles, has been described in horses for almost 800 years. The name strangles describes the condition in which an affected horse is suffocated as lymph nodes in the throat region become enlarged and obstruct the airway. Many misunderstandings exist regarding strangles, most ... Read full story
 3/27/2007
N.D. Extension Reports Numerous Cases of Strangles  *
Area horse owners should watch their animals carefully for signs of strangles, a highly contagious disease, according to North Dakota State University Extension Service equine specialist Carrie Hammer. "Many cases of the disease have been reported this year, with reports occurring in various locations throughout the Red River Valley," Hammer said. ... Read full story
 2/19/2007
Strangles Eradication is Aim of New British Initiative  *
The British Horse Society and the Animal Health Trust launched a campaign today (Feb. 1) to raise £250,000 ($492,000) to eradicate Strangles. Strangles--triggered by the bacterium Streptococcus equi--is one of the most common respiratory diseases, affecting horses of all types and ages. It spreads quickly in stables, striking horses at a devastating ... Read full story
 2/1/2007
British Horse Society Scotland Urges Precautions Against Strangles  *
Scotland has experienced an alarming increase in the number of strangles outbreaks this year and the British Horse Society (BHS) is urging horse owners and yard managers to take strict biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of this distressing and highly contagious disease. The BHS is also actively lobbying for the status of strangles in Scotland--which ... Read full story
 9/15/2006
Special Reports
Our Special Reports are PDF files (including images and in some cases video) on many aspects of horse health care. We hope you enjoy these educational articles! NEW! Breathing, Stride, and Jumping Performance (Sponsored by FLAIR Nasal Strips) 2008 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention Coverage (Sponsored by Arenus) February ... Read full story
 8/24/2006
Strangles Vaccines and Immunity to Streptococcus equi   *
This is an excerpt from Equine Disease Quarterly, funded by underwriters at Lloyd's, London, brokers, and their Kentucky agents. Equine strangles is caused by Streptococcus equi, a biovar, or clonal descendent of an ancestral S. zooepidemicus. Recovery from the disease is accompanied by onset of acquired resistance to the disease in approximately ... Read full story
 7/14/2006
Strangles Outbreak Spreading Among New Forest Ponies   *
An outbreak of strangles among the wild New Forest ponies is spreading, according to an article in The Salisbury Journal, a United Kingdom weekly newspaper. (Read the full Journal article here.) Although no definite numbers have been released, reports indicate more than 10 ponies are currently infected, according to the article. The New Forest pony ... Read full story
 6/2/2006
Keeneland Horse Doesn't Have Strangles  *
A Thoroughbred racehorse at Keeneland began showing slight signs of filling in the submandibular region (under the jaw) late last week, and on Saturday (April 29) the horse was moved to a private clinic for diagnosis. The fear was that the horse had the highly contagious bacterial infection known as strangles, but tests received yesterday (May 1) by ... Read full story
 5/2/2006
Fever, Colic, Swelling...What is It?
I had an 8-month-old colt stop eating his grain on Friday. I took his temperature, which was 105ºF, and gave him Bute and Banamine to reduce his fever. My veterinarian came the next day and said it was a virus, but didn't treat him. He came on Tuesday because the colt started to colic. We treated him with oil and Bute, and I gave him probiotics and ... Read full story
 4/1/2006
Dangerous Strangles  *
Strangles, the upper respiratory disease in horses caused by Streptococcus equi, has a low mortality rate (2.6%), but it is highly contagious and spreads rapidly. Complications can occur in as many as 20% of cases. One such complication, called purpura hemorrhagica (PH), is the result of an overzealous immune response to S. equi by the horse's body. ... Read full story
 10/1/2005
Ellis Park Barn Released From Quarantine  *
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has released the quarantine of Barn 9 at Ellis Park following a third round of negative test results for the equine bacterial disease known as strangles. Under the protocol established by the KDA, each horse in the quarantined barn was tested for strangles in three consecutive tests before being allowed ... Read full story
 7/25/2005
Kentucky Can't Pinpoint Origin of Strangles Cases  *
Kentucky legislators received assurances July 13 the state is well equipped to handle future equine disease outbreaks, but they got no answers to questions about the origin of the strangles cases earlier this spring at the Churchill Downs Trackside Training Center. Strangles and other diseases were the focus of a meeting of the Interim Joint Subcommittee ... Read full story
 7/15/2005
Strangles Identified in Horse at Ellis Park  *
A 4-year-old filly stabled at Ellis Park in Henderson County, Kentucky, has been diagnosed with strangles. Rusty Ford, equine programs manager for the office of the state veterinarian, said the filly presented June 30 with an elevated body temperature and has since been removed from the grounds and taken to a private quarantine facility near Lexington. The ... Read full story
 7/7/2005
Strangles: What to Know  *
The first reported case of strangles in a horse was in the year 1251, and it has continued to worry horse owners since that time. Your veterinarian has a wealth of knowledge about strangles infections in horses. This article will expose you to the basic facts about strangles so you can be a partner with your veterinarian as you work to treat, control, ... Read full story
 7/1/2005
Strangles Risk and Treatment  *
Strangles is hardly a new disease, having been recognized as a contagious bacterial problem in horses for centuries. Yet it still remains a troublesome and persistent issue, and it is identified worldwide. Research has been directed toward developing effective vaccines to control its spread through the horse population, but management strategies are ... Read full story
 7/1/2005
Strangles Strikes   *
Several strangles outbreaks across the country have complicated the spring showing, training, and racing plans for some horse owners. Several racetracks in Florida, Kentucky, and New York have established restrictions on animals from affected areas. For more information, see the Strangles section under Infectious Diseases at www.TheHorse.com. California--An ... Read full story
 5/1/2005
Strangles Guidelines Released to the Public   *
In 2005, the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) released its consensus statement on guidelines for treatment, control, and prevention of strangles, which is caused by Streptococcus equi. The 12-page paper took a year to complete and reflects the input of researchers and veterinary clinicians across the country. The document was ... Read full story
 4/1/2005
California Strangles Outbreak; At Least 60 Horses Affected  *
A strangles outbreak has placed a boarding stable in northern Los Angeles County, Calif., under quarantine, and more than 60 horses at the farm remain under close observation. The outbreak of the highly contagious upper respiratory disease caused by the Streptococcus equi bacterium flared up at the stable in November 2004, and the L.A. County Department ... Read full story
 3/30/2005
Precautions Taken to Prevent Strangles Spread  *
Though cases of strangles at Palm Meadows Training Center in South Florida appear to have been confined, the five positive tests for Streptococcus equi set in motion a chain of events up and down the East Coast. New York Racing Association tracks, which this time of year typically welcome runners who have wintered in South Florida, said horses previously ... Read full story
 3/29/2005
Strangles Report Shows Decline in Cases at Trackside  *
According to a second round of tests on quarantined horses, the number of confirmed cases of strangles has declined and there is no evidence that the disease has spread at Churchill Downs' Trackside Louisville training center in Louisville, Ky. The Kentucky Department of Agriculture reported on March 23 that the tests performed on 49 horses--including ... Read full story
 3/24/2005
Nineteen Horses Test Positive for Possible Strangles  *
Initial test results show that 19 horses have tested positive for possible strangles infection at the Trackside training center in Louisville, Ky., according to information provided by Churchill Downs. In all, 49 horses--43 Thoroughbreds and five ponies--underwent tests for the highly contagious equine bacterial disease. Twenty-four have come back ... Read full story
 3/17/2005
Precautions Taken After Trackside Strangles Case  *
Churchill Downs is taking precautionary measures at its Trackside training facility in Louisville, Ky., after a Thoroughbred racehorse was diagnosed with strangles, a contagious bacterial disease. Rumors began circulating the weekend of March 12, but John Asher, vice president of communications for Churchill Downs, said the disease was confirmed in ... Read full story
 3/14/2005
Strangles Guidelines Released to Public  *
The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) recently released its consensus statement on guidelines for treatment, control, and prevention of strangles, which is caused by Streptococcus equi. The 12-page paper took about a year to complete and reflects the input of researchers and veterinary clinicians across the country. The document ... Read full story
 2/24/2005
Strangles Consensus Statement: A Resource for Veterinarians  *
The most recent consensus statement on strangles debuted to rave reviews at the June meeting of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) in Minneapolis, Minn. Entitled 2004: Streptococcus equi Infection in Horses: Guidelines for Treatment, Control and Prevention of Strangles, it's still a work in progress, reports Corinne Sweeney, ... Read full story
 8/23/2004
Equine Disease--Fourth Quarter, 2003   *
From the April 2004 issue of Equine Disease Quarterly, funded by Lloyd's of London underwriters, brokers, and their Kentucky agents The International Collating Centre in Newmarket, England, and other sources reported the following disease outbreaks in the fourth quarter of 2003: Two cases of contagious equine metritis on separate premises were ... Read full story
 6/1/2004
Georgia Herd Hit by Strangles   *
According to an April 16 AccessNorthGa.com report cited on Pro-MED, a herd of about 115 horses in western Georgia has been quarantined because of a strangles outbreak at the farm. "Under an order by Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin dated 1 Apr 2004, no horses from the herd can be removed, nor any new animals brought to the farm in Talbot County, ... Read full story
 6/1/2004
Georgia Herd Hit by Strangles  *
According to an April 16 AccessNorthGa.com report cited on ProMED, a herd of about 115 horses in western Georgia has been quarantined because of a strangles outbreak at the farm. "Under an order by Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin dated 1 April 2004, no horses from the herd can be removed, nor any new animals brought to the farm in Talbot County, ... Read full story
 4/21/2004
AAEP 2003: Kester News Hour  *
With researchers worldwide working on solutions to various horse health problems, there is a veritable mountain of information being published continuously. Much of this information is included in AAEP convention presentations, but some of this valuable research was either too new or brief to be included in the program. Thus, the Kester News Hour has ... Read full story
 2/18/2004
Strangles: Horses at Risk   *
Strangles is a malady that has afflicted horses for hundreds of years. In fact, it was first described in a veterinary publication back in 1614. During the ensuing years, many horses have suffered from strangles. Most have recovered, but some have not. Along the way, the troublesome disease has cost the horse industry millions of dollars. In those ... Read full story
 11/1/2003
Vaccination Protocols and Internal Parasite Controls  *
Preventing infectious diseases and parasites from attacking our horses are primary concerns for every horse owner. James D. Smith, DVM, a practitioner at Hagyard-Davidson-McGee Associates, PLLC, in Lexington, Ky., and Craig Reinemeyer, DVM, PhD, president of East Tennessee Clinical Research in Knoxville, Tenn., provided invaluable insight into how ... Read full story
 7/29/2003
AAEP Convention: New/Emerging Diseases  *
INFECTIOUS DISEASE FORUM With West Nile virus (WNV) marching across the United States and affecting both horses and humans, infectious disease prevention has been a hot topic in barns, the media, veterinary clinics, and elsewhere. During the Infectious Disease Forum, moderated by Josie Traub-Dargatz, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, professor of equine ... Read full story
 3/1/2003
Colorado State Researchers Developing New Test for Strangles  *
Equine researchers at Colorado State University's James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital are developing a faster and simpler test to determine a horse's exposure level to strangles. Currently, tests exist only for horses with active signs of disease. The test method is an enzyme-linked immunosorbant assay (ELISA) test, which would provide veterinarians ... Read full story
 2/26/2003
AAEP 2002: Infectious Disease Forum  *
With West Nile virus (WNV) marching across the United States and affecting both horses and humans, infectious disease prevention has been a hot topic in barns, the media, veterinary clinics, and elsewhere. During the Infectious Disease forum, moderated by Josie Traub-Dargatz, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, professor of Equine Medicine at Colorado State University's ... Read full story
 12/17/2002
Is Your Horse at Risk?   *
Like colds and the flu in humans, horses are at risk for contracting a number of common diseases such as mild respiratory ailments (colds) and flu, along with others that can have mild to devastating consequences. Fortunately, most of these diseases can be prevented or the symptoms reduced through preventive management. Here are the diseases you should ... Read full story
 12/1/2002
UK Strangles Research To Begin  *
A leading United Kingdom horse charity has teamed up with genome researchers in an effort to beat strangles. The Home of Rest for Horses, based in Buckinghamshire, England, has financed a £250,000 ($390,000) project to decode all the genes in Streptococcus equi, the bacterium that causes strangles. There are hundreds of strangles outbreaks in the ... Read full story
 11/2/2001
Special Report: The Year Of The Strangles  *
Horse owners have experienced an escalated fight with strangles in 2000-2001. Researchers have long observed that the highly contagious upper respiratory disease is more prevalent in some years than others. Historically, this happens about every seven years. "It might have to do with the waning immunity of the horse population," said John F. Timoney, ... Read full story
 11/2/2001
IN Strangles Vaccine Report  *
While many practitioners and horse owners have used the Pinnacle IN intranasal strangles vaccine with no problems, there have been some reports of adverse reactions and complications. According to Tom Overbay, DVM, of Fort Dodge Animal Health, producers of Pinnacle IN, "The vast majority of users love the modified live vaccine, even using it in the ... Read full story
 11/2/2001
World-Wide Strangles Research  *
"Strangles is probably the most important bacterial disease of the horse," explained John Timoney, MVB, PhD, DSc, MRCVS, of the University of Kentucky's Gluck Equine Research Center, "and one for which a safe and effective vaccine is so very badly needed. There are four or five good laboratories in the world that are desperately trying to improve existing ... Read full story
 11/2/2001
Contagious Critters  *
Diseases from other animals pose a constant threat to our horses. Disease-causing agents, or pathogens, lurk in local wildlife, fly overhead in birds, and lay in the next field inside cows peacefully chewing their cuds. These disease agents--whether fungi, bacteria, or viruses--are just waiting for the opportunity to cross over into a horse. The diseases ... Read full story
 5/1/2001
Disinfecting For Strangles
I have a pony on a farm where strangles has broken out. There are about 80 horses on this farm on about 100 acres (split into different pastures). We don't know where the infection started, but horses which show signs are being treated. What do you do about a farm that is so big with so many horses? How do you treat that big of a problem? Can you spray ... Read full story
 5/1/2001
Strangles Management  *
Disinfection and cleanliness cannot be over-emphasized in the face of a strangles outbreak. In addition to direct contact with positive horses, Streptococcus equi can be introduced by contaminated hands, clothing, and equipment. Ask your veterinarian which disinfectant will work best in your situation and visit article #387 for an archived article ... Read full story
 4/2/2001
Strangles Cases Move Time, Site of 'Repo' Horse Sale  *
"Just when you think it can't get much worse, it got worse," said Boyd Browning, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Fasig-Tipton Thoroughbred auction firm, on Feb. 5. Browning was discussing complications involving the pending sale of 89 horses repossessed by Fasig-Tipton and Keeneland from a Maryland mystery buyer, Bernice L. ... Read full story
 2/9/2001
Vaccinations for Horses  *
Vaccines have been true godsends the world over. Diseases that once laid waste to large segments of the human population now are held in check by vaccines. One of those killing diseases, smallpox, has been eradicated. Much the same has happened in the equine population, although perhaps in less dramatic terms--that is until just recently. The current ... Read full story
 4/1/1999
Strangles Identified In Florida   *
Complaints indicating an outbreak of Streptococcus equi (strangles) in the area led the Animal Disease Control for the state's Department of Agriculture to conduct an investigation in Davie, Fla. The investigation took place March 5 and included five premises in the area. Two of the premises were found to have no problems with strangles. Of the remaining ... Read full story
 3/19/1999
Fort Dodge Animal Health Introduces First Intranasal Vaccine For Strangles   *
Until recently, vaccinating for strangles (Streptococcus equi) was a painful procedure for both horses and their owners. Conventional intramuscular vaccination often caused lameness and inflammation that could persist for days. Now, a breakthrough S. equi vaccine introduced by Fort Dodge Animal Health promises to make painful reactions a thing of ... Read full story
 2/13/1998
Strangles in Horses  *
Caused by the bacterium Streptococcus equi, this highly contagious disease is most common and severe in young horses. One beautiful spring morning, you are milling around in the barn after the morning feeding trying to decide how to spend the rest of the day. Then you notice that one of your horses just isn't quite right today. The mare is not typically ... Read full story
 5/1/1997
Contagious Diseases  *
"A serious epidemic of a nature still unknown is going on in the region of two of our plantations. Area of Yambuku is declared highly dangerous. All movement in and out of Yambuku is forbidden. Burn all linen in contact with the sick. Do not cross this barrier or you will die." "The mission of Yambuku, with its schools, farms, and hospital, was still ... Read full story
 10/1/1996




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