Recent News for Diseases and Conditions
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Prolonged Gestation: Is Fescue Toxicosis a Possibility?
April 30, 2013
My mare was bred more than 390 days ago and still has not foaled. Is it possible she has grass poisoning?... Read More
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What's Behind Wobbler Syndrome?
April 30, 2013
Researchers still have questions about wobbler syndrome's etiology and pathogenesis. ... Read More
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Rabies, EIA Confirmed in Colorado Horses
April 29, 2013
A Logan County horse tested positive for rabies while a Garfield County horse tested positive for EIA. ... Read More
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The Equine Heart: Power Plant Unequaled
April 29, 2013
Learn about the equine heart and some conditions most often encountered by equine cardiologists.... Read More
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La. Horse Owners Urged to Prepare for EEE, WNV
April 28, 2013
Animal health officials are urging horse owners to vaccinate their animals for both EEE and WNV. ... Read More
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Drug Peramivir Could Help Horses Suffering from Flu
April 28, 2013
Researchers found a flu inhibitor that could help horses with influenza recover more quickly.... Read More
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Commentary: Biosecurity for Infectious Disease Control
April 27, 2013
Controlling and preventing diseases through biosecurity has only come to the forefront in the past 20 years.... Read More
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EPM Diagnostics
April 26, 2013
The development of a semi-quantitative assay could help improve EPM diagnostics, researchers say.... Read More
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Equine Neurologic Disease
April 25, 2013
The accurate diagnosis of equine neurologic disease is important for several reasons.... Read More
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AAEP, AHC Partner to Prevent Equine Disease Outbreaks
April 25, 2013
The organizations are leading the charge to track and provide information on equine disease threats.... Read More
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New Weight Loss Program for EMS Horses a Welcomed Success
April 25, 2013
Researchers recently tested a weight loss plan designed for horses with EMS and had positive results.... Read More
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Insulin Resistance and Iron Overload
April 23, 2013
How can you reduce iron overload in horses that already are insulin resistant and have foundered?... 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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Owners Urged to Check Horses' WNV Vaccine Status
April 20, 2013
Owners are urged to ensure their horses' vaccination status is current for maximum protection against WNV.... Read More
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Va. Horse Owners Urged to Consider WNV, EEE, Rabies Vaccines
April 19, 2013
Animal health officials are urging horse owners talk with vets about vaccinating against WNV, EEE, and rabies.... Read More
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EHV-1 Confirmed in Clark Co., Nev., Horse
April 17, 2013
A single horse in Clark County, Nev., has tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). ... Read More
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Current Diagnostic Options for PPID
April 15, 2013
A two-tier series of tests can help equine practitioners confirm a PPID diagnosis, one veterinarian said.... Read More
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Equine Guelph to Offer Second Colic Prevention eWorkshop
April 13, 2013
Equine Guelph has opened registration for a second offering of their eWorkshop on colic prevention.... Read More
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Ocala EHV-1: Last Quarantine Released
April 12, 2013
The last of the quarantines imposed on several farms due to a recent EHV-1 outbreak were released April 10.... Read More
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California Sees Rise in Horse Deaths due to Cardiac Failure
April 11, 2013
California racing saw a sharp increase last year in the number of fatalities due to cardiac failures.... Read More
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Few Clues in Alleged Pennsylvania Horse Poisonings
April 11, 2013
Law enforcement authorities continue to be stymied by the alleged poising of nine horses in Pennsylvania. ... Read More
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Santa Barbara Co., Calif., EHV-1 Quarantine Released
April 10, 2013
Officials reported the gelding had tested positive for EHV-1 on March 25.... Read More
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EPM Testing, Treatment Options Reviewed
April 10, 2013
One vet reviews EPM's variable clinical signs and the current diagnostic and treatment options available.... Read More
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Utah EHV-1: All Quarantines Lifted
April 09, 2013
All quarantines related to the EHV-1 outbreak in Cache County that began in late February have been lifted. ... Read More
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Ocala EHV-1: Most Quarantines Released
April 08, 2013
The majority of the quarantines connected to an EHV-1 outbreak originating in Ocala, Fla., have been lifted.... Read More
