Recent News for Diseases and Conditions
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Update on Equine Australian Bat Lyssavirus Case
May 24, 2013
Officials visited the affected horse's home property and reported no animals were showing signs of illness.... Read More
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Eventing Gold Medalist King Artus Dies at Competition
May 22, 2013
The 17-year-old Holsteiner gelding collapsed at the end of a cross-country course May 18 in Germany. ... Read More
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Authorities Monitoring EHV-1 Cases in Canada
May 21, 2013
Two Standardbred horses have tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). ... Read More
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Helping the Gassy Horse
May 21, 2013
Are there any products available to give on a daily basis to horses that develop gas easily?... Read More
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TAHC Continues Equine Piroplasmosis Testing
May 21, 2013
As of May 20, 19 horses residing on six Kelberg County premises have tested positive for the piroplasmosis.... Read More
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Australian Bat Lyssavirus a Worry for Vets and Horse Owners
May 20, 2013
Confirmation of a horse with Australian bat lyssavirus could increase disease risk to vets and horse owners. ... Read More
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Fescue Grass Toxicity in Broodmares
May 19, 2013
During the breeding and foaling season, lush fescue pastures could create problems for pregnant mares.... Read More
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Tips for Guarding Against Heat Stress in Horses
May 18, 2013
Identify and address the early stages of heat stress in horses before heat stroke develops.... Read More
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Queensland Horse Euthanized after Contracting Bat Lyssavirus
May 17, 2013
This is the first case where Australian bat lyssavirus has been identified in a horse.... Read More
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Wash. Owners Urged to Vaccinate Horses against WNV
May 16, 2013
Washington animal health officials are advising owners to make sure their horses are vaccinated against WNV.... Read More
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Study: Not All Biosecurity Protocols Effective
May 16, 2013
Researchers say not all biosecurity protocols owners use will protect horses from infectious diseases.... Read More
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Research Continuing on Equine Hendra Vaccine
May 14, 2013
Recent data showed that the vaccine offered protection to horses for a period of up to six months.... Read More
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Old School Tying Up Treatment
May 14, 2013
Why have vitamin E/selenium injections prior to whatever led to tying-up in the past been abandoned?... Read More
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N.C. Horse Owners Urged to Vaccinate against WNV, EEE
May 13, 2013
In 2012, there were 20 cases of EEE and three cases of WNV in North Carolina horses reported.... Read More
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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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Vernon Downs EHV-1: One Horse Euthanized
May 08, 2013
One of three EHV-1 positive horses at Vernon Downs has been euthanized, a May 8 statement said.... Read More
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Vernon Downs EHV-1: At Least Four Horses Affected
May 06, 2013
Laboratory tests indicate at least four horses stabled at Vernon Downs are positive for EHV-1.... Read More
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EHV-1 Confirmed at Vernon Downs
May 06, 2013
Officials implemented a quarantine at Vernon Downs in New York after confirming a case of EHV-1 on May 4. ... Read More
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Commentary: Changing Tides in IR Interpretation
May 05, 2013
One veterinarian describes options for determining insulin sensitivity in horses.... Read More
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Brooks to See Patients in Texas Monthly
May 05, 2013
Brooks will travel monthly to Navasota to receive and perform surgery on ophthalmology patients. ... Read More
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Equine Rabies Cases During 2011
May 04, 2013
Eleven states and Puerto Rico reported 44 rabid equids in 2011.... Read More
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Six Ky. Derby Horses Made Salix-Free Racing Debuts
May 03, 2013
All of this year's Kentucky Derby starters will receive furosemide, designed to prevent EIPH. ... Read More
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Researchers Developing Immunotherapeutic IBH Treatment
May 03, 2013
Veterinarians might soon have a new "tool" to help treat equine insect bite hypersensitivity: clones.... Read More
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PPID Risk Factors in Horses Studied
May 02, 2013
Researchers evaluated the prevalence of and risk factors for pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID).... Read More
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Oleander Poisoning: A Preventable Illness
May 01, 2013
Oleanders contain numerous toxic compounds which can be deadly to people and animals--including horses.... Read More
