Recent News for Diseases and Conditions
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South African Authorities Encourage Vaccinating against AHS
January 24, 2013
Authorities are encouraging horse owners to vaccinate annually to curb the impact of African horse sickness.... Read More
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Using Mature Hay for Bedding: Potential for Tall Fescue Toxicity
January 24, 2013
Ergovaline levels over 200 ppb (parts per billion) in mature hay can cause fescue toxicity in pregnant mares.... Read More
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Two N.J. Horse Farms Quarantined for Neurologic EHV-1
January 23, 2013
Tests confirmed a horse from a Gladstone farm contracted the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).... Read More
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First Equine Hendra Case of 2013 Confirmed in Queensland Horse
January 23, 2013
Officials are managing a hendra virus case near Mackay after a positive test result was received Jan. 22.... Read More
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UKVDL Leptospirosis Update, January 2013
January 23, 2013
The UKVDL has confirmed 11 leptospirosis abortions so far in the 2012-2013 reproductive season. ... Read More
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Commentary: The Evolution of Equine Disease Quarterly
January 19, 2013
Dr. Roberta Dwyer shares thoughts on the evolution of the publication produced by UK and Lloyd's of London.... Read More
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Mules' Role as Shedders in California EHV-1 Outbreak
January 19, 2013
While equal percentages of horses and mules were exposed to EHV-1, no mules developed neurologic disease.... Read More
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Equine Grass Sickness--Still an Enigma
January 18, 2013
Researchers still do not know grass sickness' cause and, therefore, lack any means for causal therapy.... Read More
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Utter Speaks about Eye Cancer in Horses at Penn Vet
January 18, 2013
Monthly First Tuesday lecture series focuses on equine eye cancer in February.... Read More
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Hendra Virus Found in Flying Fox in South Australia
January 18, 2013
Hendra has not been detected before in that state; horse owners are urged to take precautionary measures.... Read More
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Hawthorne EHV-1 Quarantine Lifted; Oaklawn Ban Still in Effect
January 17, 2013
The EHV-1 quarantine has been lifted but Oaklawn Park is still not permitting Hawthorne horses on its grounds.... Read More
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Aortic Rupture Suspected in Olympic Show Jumper's Death
January 17, 2013
Show jumper Wonderboy III likely died from a cardiac condition leading to aortic rupture, his owner says.... Read More
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Link Identified between Tree Seed and Seasonal Pasture Myopathy
January 16, 2013
Seeds from box elder trees were consistently present in the autumn pastures of all horses studied.... Read More
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Video Documents Rapid Spread of Equine Influenza
January 16, 2013
The video uses maps to help explain how equine influenza spread during the 2007 Australian outbreak.... Read More
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Hendra Virus Protection Adopted by Equine Veterinarians
January 15, 2013
Protective equipment use and disease awareness likely reduced human infections during recent outbreaks.... Read More
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Loose Stools in Old Age
January 15, 2013
My old gelding is generally healthy, but lately he developed loose stools. Is there something I'm missing?... Read More
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The Miniature Horse: More Than Just a Smaller Horse
January 13, 2013
Miniature Horses are more susceptible to some health problems than their larger counterparts.... Read More
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International Equine Disease Report, Third Quarter 2012
January 11, 2013
Diseases reported include contagious equine metritis, equine herpesvirus, piroplasmosis, and more.... Read More
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Kentucky Round-Up Announces Educational Speaker Series
January 10, 2013
The event will feature an educational speaker series for parents, novice horse owners, and advanced horsemen. ... Read More
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Minnesota Horse Tests Positive for Rabies
January 09, 2013
A horse residing in Mower County tested positive for rabies on Jan. 4 after showing clinical signs last week.... Read More
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Equine Rhinitis Virus Prevalence in Louisiana Racehorses Evaluated
January 09, 2013
Researchers found that ERV is prevalent in Louisiana horses; more research is needed to determine its impact.... Read More
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LDAF Monitoring Horses Imported from Illinois
January 08, 2013
Owners must provide health certificates to the La. State Veterinarian's Office prior to the animal's entry.... Read More
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APHIS Releases Final Summary of 2012 Vesicular Stomatitis Cases
January 07, 2013
The final quarantines connected to the outbreak were released in late December, according to the summary.... Read More
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Ky. Restricts Horse Movement from Ill. Due to EHV-1 Outbreak
January 04, 2013
All horses entering Kentucky from Illinois must have an entry permit issued by the KDA.... Read More
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New Bolton Center Presents Lecture on Metabolic Disease in Horses
January 03, 2013
The lecture will focus on diagnosis and management of metabolic disorders, such as EMS and PPID.... Read More
