Recent News for Neurologic Disease
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CSU Veterinarians Recommend Rabies Vaccinations for Horses
July 08, 2012
CSU veterinarians say an inexpensive, widely available vaccine can help protect horses from rabies.... Read More
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EEE Identified in Florida, Georgia Horses
July 03, 2012
A horse in Palm Beach County, Fla., and a horse in Lanier County, Ga., have both tested EEE-positive.... Read More
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Two Cases of EEE Found in June in South Carolina Horses
June 30, 2012
A 10-year-old horse from Horry County and a 4-month-Âold horse from Marion County recently tested positive.... Read More
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N.Y. Senator Sponsors Free EEE Vaccine Clinics for Horses
June 26, 2012
Senator Patty Ritchie has announced she's sponsoring two no-cost EEE vaccine clinics for horses this week.... Read More
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Rabies Found in Georgia Horse; Six People Exposed to Virus
June 22, 2012
Six people in Georgia are receiving medical treatment after being exposed to a horse with rabies.... Read More
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New York Offers Discounts for Vaccinating Horses against EEE
June 21, 2012
Owners receive will a $15 discount when vaccinating horses for EEE through a participating veterinarian.... Read More
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New Jersey Horse Euthanized after Contracting EEE
June 06, 2012
The mare received the first in a series of two planned EEE vaccinations from a private veterinarian in May.... Read More
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Creepy Crawlies, Part 1: Mighty Mosquitoes
June 01, 2012
They might be small, but these flying fiends can spread some deadly diseases. ... Read More
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UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Ablesh Gautam, BVSc&AH, MS
May 26, 2012
Gautam's research focus is on the surface antigen gene family in the parasite Sarcocystis neurona.... Read More
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Sarcocystis Neurona Genome Project Almost Complete
May 24, 2012
S. neurona causes the common neurologic disease equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM).... Read More
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Mass. State Officials: Vaccinate Horses Against WNV, EEE
May 13, 2012
Agricultural officials in Massachusetts advise horse owners to vaccinate against mosquito-borne diseases.... Read More
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EPM Update
May 01, 2012
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) continues to pose diagnostic and treatment challenges.... Read More
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Rabies Confirmed in Florida Horse
April 26, 2012
An infected horse can show behavioral changes such as drowsiness, depression, fear, or aggression.... Read More
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Pennsylvania's First Case of WNV in 2012 Confirmed
April 23, 2012
The first case of the season of WNV was reported last week in a horse in Northampton County, Pa.... Read More
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Calif. State Veterinarian Recommends Equine WNV Vaccinations
April 20, 2012
In 2011, 15 horses in California were confirmed positive for WNV; four of those 15 were euthanized. ... Read More
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Free Webinar on EPM Case Studies, April 26
April 16, 2012
Reed will discuss his firsthand experiences with EPM through in-depth case studies on April 26.... Read More
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International Equine Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2011
April 09, 2012
Reported included diseases contagious equine metritis, equine influenza, strangles, and equine herpesvirus.... Read More
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Horse Owners Urged to Ensure Vaccinations are Up to Date
April 07, 2012
Unvaccinated horses suffer severely when infected with either WNV or EEE, both transmitted by mosquitoes.... Read More
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Keeping Tabs on Equine Infectious Anemia
April 01, 2012
With neither cure nor vaccine in existence, veterinarians and researchers must supervise EIA closely.... Read More
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Weather Conditions "Ripe" for WNV Activity
March 28, 2012
West Nile is spread by mosquitoes, which thrive in the warm, wet conditions some have experienced recently.... Read More
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UK Equine Showcase Presents Young Horse Research
March 22, 2012
The UK Equine Showcase held Jan. 20 focused on young horse heath, including infectious disease and deworming.... Read More
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Vaccinate Early to Combat Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis
March 15, 2012
With its high mortality rate and lack of effective treatment, EEE poses a serious threat to the horse health.... Read More
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Equine Motor Neuron Disease: What We Know
March 12, 2012
Researchers and veterinarians are still working to better understand both the etiology and the disease itself.... Read More
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MRI to Detect Wobbler Syndrome? (AAEP 2011)
March 12, 2012
Researchers found that MRI more accurately identified compression in CSM horses compared to radiographs.... Read More
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Take Steps Now to Prevent West Nile Virus in Horses
March 06, 2012
It's important that horse owners consult their vets about WNV prevention options before mosquito season.... Read More
