Recent News for Diseases and Conditions
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UK Researcher Awarded $2.9 Million for EAV Research
March 05, 2013
Udeni Balasuriya, BVSc, MS, PhD, will study genetic factors related to the EAV carrier state in stallions. ... Read More
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Florida EHV-1: One Farm Released from Quarantine
March 04, 2013
A quarantine on a Wellington horse farm due to EHV-1 has been released; the case count in Ocala holds steady.... Read More
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Breeders' Cup Will Not Expand Furosemide Ban in 2013
March 04, 2013
As in 2012, Salix use is prohibited in Breeders' Cup races for 2-year-olds but allowed in all other races.... Read More
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GI Drug Could be Useful for Equine Eye Exams (AAEP 2012)
March 03, 2013
N-butylscopolammonium bromide could be useful for helping veterinarians examine horses' eyes.... Read More
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Lecture on Worrisome Equine Wobbling Scheduled
March 02, 2013
The presentation will cover what owners should do if they think their horse might be neurologic and more.... Read More
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Lawsonia intracellularis Tests: How Do They Measure Up? (AAEP 2012)
March 02, 2013
Researchers tested the usefullness of four blood serum tests in detecting L. intracellularis.... Read More
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Ocala EHV-1: Additional Case Confirmed
March 01, 2013
Veterinarians have confirmed an additional case of EHV-1 in connection with the HITS circuit in Ocala, Fla.... Read More
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Wellington EHV-1: Two Horses Test Negative
February 28, 2013
Two horses previously housed in FEI stabling at the PBIEC tested negative for EHV-1 Feb. 28.... Read More
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Neurologic EHV-1 Identified in Quebec Horse
February 28, 2013
A Canadian Horse mare was euthanized before testing positive for EHV-1. More than 50 horses are quarantined.... Read More
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Florida EHV-1: Additional Horses Confirmed Positive
February 27, 2013
Five additional cases of EHV-1 have been confirmed in connection with the HITS circuit in Ocala, Fla.... Read More
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Two Additional Utah Horses Confirmed EHV-1 Positive
February 27, 2013
Two additional horses have tested EHV-1 positive, bringing the total confirmed count in Utah to four.... Read More
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Wellington, Fla., Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1
February 27, 2013
The horse tested negative on a nasal PCR swab, but positive for EHV-1 on a blood test.... Read More
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EHV-1 Confirmed in Utah Horses
February 27, 2013
The state veterinarian has issued a quarantine in Cache County following confirmation of EHV-1 cases.... Read More
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Ocala EHV-1: Index Case Recovering, No New Cases Reported
February 25, 2013
HITS reported in a Feb. 25 statement that no new cases of the disease have been detected.... Read More
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UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Kathryn Laura Smith
February 23, 2013
Smith's research focused primarily on the neurologic manifestation of equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1).... Read More
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N.J. Horses Quarantined after Equine Herpesvirus Exposure
February 22, 2013
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has quarantined two farms after horses at both were exposed to EHV-1.... Read More
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Horse at Florida Show Diagnosed with EHV-1, Show Official Says
February 22, 2013
A horse at the HITS circuit reportedly has been diagnosed with the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1.... Read More
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Lawsonia Prevalence Patterns Investigated
February 22, 2013
Yearly variability in exposure to Lawsonia in young horses appears to be different than previously thought.... Read More
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Oregon Horse Diagnosed with Equine Influenza
February 21, 2013
The mare recently arrived in Oregon from Texas and sold last weekend at an auction in Hermiston, Ore.... Read More
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Will Rolling Cause Colic?
February 19, 2013
Does the actual act of normal rolling cause torsion? ... Read More
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TAHC Releases Part of the Fever Tick Temporary Quarantine Area in Texas
February 18, 2013
Fever ticks are capable of spreading the Babesia parasites that can cause equine piroplasmosis.... Read More
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Rachel Alexandra Remains in Serious Condition
February 14, 2013
Rachel Alexandra remains in serious condition Feb. 14 after undergoing surgery yesterday. ... Read More
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Eastern Tent Caterpillar Outlook for Spring 2013
February 13, 2013
Experts report that the eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch will likely begin in mid-March in Central Kentucky.... Read More
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USDA Issues Rule on Importing Horses from CEM-Affected Countries
February 13, 2013
APHIS took this action after reviewing probable causes of CEM outbreaks in the United States.... Read More
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California Mare Tests Positive for Contagious Equine Metritis
February 13, 2013
A 17-year-old Lusitano mare from California has been confirmed positive for contagious equine metritis.... Read More
