Recent News for Diseases and Conditions
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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
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AHS Cases Prompt Horse Movement Restrictions in South Africa
April 08, 2013
The increasing number of reported AHS cases in South Africa prompted the movement restrictions.... Read More
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Equine Coat Color Genetics 101
April 05, 2013
What's behind a horse's coat color? The answer lies in coat color genetics.... Read More
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San Diego County, Calif., EHV-1 Quarantine Released
April 04, 2013
A Warmblood stallion has been released from quarantine after two negative EHV-1 tests.... Read More
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Warren Co., N.J., Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1
April 04, 2013
A 22-year-old Warren County horse was diagnosed with the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). ... Read More
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Pennsylvania Police Probe Alleged Horse Poisonings
April 02, 2013
Police are hoping the public can help unravel a mystery surrounding nine alleged horse poisonings.... Read More
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The Eyes Have It
April 01, 2013
Researchers are scrutinizing the equine eye so they can treat ocular issues better.... Read More
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What to Consider Before Tooth Removal in Horses (AAEP 2012)
April 01, 2013
Before extracting a horse's tooth, owners and veterinarians must consider a number of important factors.... Read More
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AHC, AAEP Issue Letter on Equine Disease Outbreaks
March 28, 2013
The AHC and the AAEP issued an open letter to the horse industry regarding U.S. equine disease outbreaks.... Read More
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Wobbler Syndrome in Older Horses
March 28, 2013
One vet says to consider wobbler syndrome as a diagnosis for aged horses with neurologic signs and neck pain.... Read More
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Veterinary Team Managing EHV-1 Outbreak at Badminton
March 27, 2013
Veterinary experts are managing the EHV-1 outbreak at the site of England's Badminton Horse Trials.... Read More
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Santa Barbara Co., Calif., Horse Positive for EHV-1
March 26, 2013
A Santa Barbara County, Calif., gelding has tested positive for non-neuropathogenic EHV-1. ... Read More
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EHV-1 Identified in Gallatin County, Mont., Horse
March 25, 2013
A 6-year-old mare in Gallatin County, Mont., has tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1)... Read More
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Hendra Researchers Gain New Insight into Flying Fox Colonies
March 24, 2013
Researchers studied effects of dispersal on colonies of flying foxes, which transmit hendra virus to horses. ... Read More
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Montana Horse Diagnosed with EHV-1
March 22, 2013
A horse in Flathead County developed neurologic clinical signs after attending a local event.... Read More
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Genetic Basis for Establishment of EAV Carrier State
March 22, 2013
New research suggests genetic factors play a role in determining stallion susceptibility to EAV infection.... Read More
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Handling Equine Oral Tooth Extraction Failures (AAEP 2012)
March 22, 2013
Tooth extractions don't always go as planned, so practitioners must be ready for potential complications.... Read More
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Illinois EHV-1: Horses Recovering at Boarding Stable
March 21, 2013
Three horses were euthanized at the EHV-1 affected farm while the remaining affected horses are recovering.... Read More
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Researchers Review Equine Sarcoidosis Cases
March 21, 2013
Seek a sarcoidosis diagnosis before starting treatments that might be useless or painful for your horse.... Read More
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Ocala EHV-1: Four More Quarantines Released
March 20, 2013
Officials released four additional EHV-1 quarantines connected to the HITS facility in Ocala on March 20. ... Read More
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Keep Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) In Mind
March 20, 2013
Horses worldwide face a serious threat from equine herpesvirus (EHV), a common cause of respiratory disease.... Read More
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Remember WNV, EEE in Horses' Spring Vaccines
March 20, 2013
As the spring vaccination season approaches, consider have horses vaccinated against WNV and EEE.... Read More
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Utah EHV-1: Two Quarantines to be Lifted
March 20, 2013
The Utah state veterinarian's office plans to lift EHV-1 quarantines at two of seven locations March 20.... Read More
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Second Quebec Horse Euthanized Due to EHV-1
March 20, 2013
A second horse was euthanized, but currently no additional horses are showing signs of EHV-1.... Read More
