Recent News for Neurologic Disease
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Understanding the OIE's Role in Disease Prevention
February 02, 2013
The World Organization for Animal Health’s (OIE) standards help prevent the spread of infectious disease.... 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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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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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 Infectious Neurologic Diseases Table Topic (AAEP 2012)
January 02, 2013
The discussion focused on four continuing problems: EHM, EPM, WNV, and other encephalitides.... Read More
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New Horse Health Requirements for HITS Desert Circuit
December 26, 2012
New for 2013 are equine health and safety procedures designed to "ensure a great show experience for all."... Read More
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2012 Equine WNV, EEE Case Totals Steady
December 13, 2012
At the most recent update, APHIS reported 609 equine WNV cases nationwide and 206 cases of equine EEE in 2012.... Read More
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UK to Host 2013 Equine Showcase, Breeders' Short Course
December 04, 2012
The programs will highlight industry research findings, reproduction topics, and horse management issues.... Read More
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EPM and Pregnancy
December 04, 2012
Are there anytreatments available for EPM that are safe for use in pregnant mares?... Read More
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Wobbler Syndrome: An Increasingly Recognized Problem
November 25, 2012
Many wobbler cases can be managed successfully thanks to increased appreciation by owners and veterinarians.... Read More
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EPM: Update on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
November 20, 2012
EPM is a tricky disease to definitively diagnose and treat and, thus, has been an area of much research.... Read More
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CDA Issues 2012 Colorado Livestock Disease Recap
November 18, 2012
Equine herpesvirus-1, vesicular stomatitis, and West Nile virus were all confirmed in Colorado horses in 2012.... Read More
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Equine WNV, EEE Case Totals Continue to Rise
November 12, 2012
As of Nov. 6, the USGS indicated that the WNV and EEE totals had risen to 620 and 204, respectively.... Read More
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Dr. Carrie Finno Receives 2012 Wilson Award
November 08, 2012
Finno received the award for her paper on electrophysiological studies in horses with neuroaxonal dystrophy.... Read More
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Snakes Linked to Spread of Equine Encephalitis Virus
October 27, 2012
Recent research proved snakes harbor the Eastern equine encephalitis virus and play a role in transmission.... Read More
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WNV Identified in Georgia Horse
October 18, 2012
A horse residing in Ben Hill County tested positive for the virus, officials announced Oct. 17.... Read More
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Texas Officials Report 72 Equine WNV Cases so far in 2012
October 15, 2012
Seventy-two horses residing in 49 Texas counties had been confirmed positive since the beginning of the year.... Read More
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Commentary: Take West Nile Risk Seriously
October 14, 2012
People need to take the WNV risk to themselves and their horses seriously. What are you willing to do?... Read More
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APHIS Reports more than 400 Equine WNV Cases Nationwide
October 10, 2012
The current equine WNV case total marks a 372% increase compared to last year's total.... Read More
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Is it Too Late to Vaccinate my Horse?
October 06, 2012
Life-threatening diseases are out there, and the best way to help protect your horse is to vaccinate.... Read More
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EIA in Germany Affects Prominent French Horse Race
October 06, 2012
A horse stabled at the same racing center as the 4-year-old filly recently tested positive EIA.... Read More
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New Equine EEE, WNV Cases Reported in Mass., Ill.
October 04, 2012
Officials in Massachusetts and Illinois have reported additional equine cases of EEE and WNV.... Read More
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Equine West Nile Virus: An International Perspective
October 03, 2012
It's prevalent in the United States, but how does West Nile virus affect horses in other countries?... Read More
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EIA Identified in British Horse
October 03, 2012
A horse residing in Cornwall, England, has tested positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA).... Read More
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Nationwide West Nile Case Count Continues to Rise
October 02, 2012
According to the USGS disease maps, 364 cases of equine WNV had been confirmed at last update (Sept. 25).... Read More
