Recent News for Diseases and Conditions
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Virgin Islands Horse Import Restrictions Lifted
June 16, 2013
Officials placed the restrictions after a horse in Puerto Rico tested positive for CEM. ... Read More
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EHV-1 Threat Cuts Park Stud's Breeding Season Short
June 15, 2013
Due to the recent EHV-1 outbreak at Woodbine, Park Stud has concluded the breeding season for its stallions. ... Read More
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Rabies Confirmed in Two Colorado Horses
June 14, 2013
Two Weld County horses residing on separate premises have tested positive for rabies.... Read More
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Racehorse who Overcame Laminitis Returns to Racing
June 14, 2013
Paynter, who overcame a serious illness, will return to the races later today in California. ... Read More
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ACVIM 2013: Animal Survivor Q Beat an Uncommon Infection
June 14, 2013
The ACVIM named Q one of their animal survivors after he successfully overcame proliferative enteropathy.... Read More
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Neurologic EHV-1 Confirmed at Woodbine Racetrack
June 12, 2013
Authorities have confirmed five EHV-1 cases in Barn 1 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto.... Read More
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Hendra Confirmed in New South Wales Horse
June 11, 2013
A horse residing in Macksville, New South Wales, Australia, died of hendra virus on June 5.... Read More
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Balancing Horse Movement and Disease Prevention
June 11, 2013
One researcher suggests some steps that could minimize disease risk without impeding horses’ travel.... Read More
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Researchers Find Link between Cribbing, Abdominal Pressure
June 10, 2013
Researchers discovered that cribbing causes increased intra-abdominal pressure.... Read More
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How Humans Handle the Hendra Virus Risk
June 09, 2013
One researcher described a study investigating the impact of human behavior on the spread of the hendra virus.... Read More
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Iowa Horse Owners Encouraged to Vaccinated Against WNV
June 08, 2013
Officials encouraged owners to ensure their horses are properly vaccinated against WNV. ... Read More
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Australian Horse Industry Could Face Increased Disease Risk
June 08, 2013
International horse movement and climate changes could contribute to disease risk, one vet says.... Read More
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Understanding and Managing Equine Obesity
June 06, 2013
One equine nutritionist describes factors contributing to equine obesity and provides management tips.... Read More
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EIA Confirmed in Nebraska Horses
June 05, 2013
Officials have confirmed 12 cases of EIA in one horse herd located in the northwestern part of the state.... Read More
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Canada EHV-1 Restrictions Partially Lifted
June 03, 2013
Officials have lifted the restrictions placed on one barn at the Campbellville Training Centre in Ontario.... Read More
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Oregon State Vet Offers Seasonal Advice to Horse Owners
June 02, 2013
Brad LeaMaster, DVM, PhD, advised owners to protect their horses against WNV and EHV-1 this spring.... Read More
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Senior Horse Care Strategies
June 01, 2013
Aging for horses means strength and flexibility diminish, as well as they body's ability to handle infection.... Read More
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CEM Prompts Restrictions on Virgin Islands Horse Imports
May 30, 2013
Officials implemented equine import restrictions after CEM was confirmed in a horse in Puerto Rico.... Read More
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June Again Designated Equine Colic Awareness Month
May 30, 2013
Equine Colic Awareness Month is designed to raise awareness on the issues of colic and colic prevention.... Read More
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Vaccination Recommendations for PPID and EMS Horses
May 28, 2013
How should a senior horse with equine Cushing's disease and equine metabolic syndrome be vaccinated?... Read More
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Australian Horse Owners Urged to Vaccinate against Hendra
May 28, 2013
Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry Minister John McVeigh urged owners to protect horses via vaccination.... Read More
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2013 Update on Nocardioform Placentitis in Kentucky Mares
May 27, 2013
Subsequent to the nocardioform placentitis surge in 2011, research in this field has progressed. ... Read More
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Study Reviews Cecal Cupula Impaction Colic (AAEP 2012)
May 27, 2013
Until recently cecal cupula impactions had only been reported in conjunction with other cecal problems.... Read More
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Researchers Recommend Three-Tiered EIA Testing
May 25, 2013
After comparing results from current methods, researchers recommend a three-tiered approach EIA testing. ... Read More
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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
