Recent News for Neurologic Disease
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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
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Rabies Confirmed in Two Middle Tennessee Horses
February 29, 2012
The horses from Rutherford and Marshall counties died last month and this month, respectively.... Read More
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Merck Unveils Websites to Help Owners Understand EPM, WNV
February 29, 2012
To help owners stay on top of EPM and WNV, Merck Animal Health has developed two new comprehensive websites.... Read More
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West Nile Virus Vector Identified in U.K.
February 17, 2012
West Nile virus--while common in some global horse populations--has never been found in the U.K.... Read More
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Europe Sees Multiple Outbreaks of EIA
February 10, 2012
Outbreaks of equine infectious anemia (EIA) have recently occurred in three European countries and are current... Read More
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Virginia Horse Confirmed Positive for Rabies
January 13, 2012
The horse resided in Patrick County, located near the North Carolina state line.... Read More
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Cervical Stabilization and S. Neurona Horse Courses Archived
January 04, 2012
The newest Horse Courses were filmed at the 2011 Advances in Equine Neurological Disease Symposium.... Read More
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Researcher Working to Better Understand West Nile Virus
December 18, 2011
Bernard is examining interactions between the body, the West Nile virus, and even the mosquito saliva.... Read More
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Equine Infectious Disease Control in Developing Countries
December 17, 2011
Disease control in developing countries must be cost-effective, practical, and acceptable to livestock owners.... Read More
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Advances in Equine Neurological Disease Symposium a Success
December 16, 2011
Featured topics included equine protozoal myeloencephalitis, wobbler syndrome, and neurologic herpesvirus.... Read More
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Relationship between S. neurona and EPM Examined
December 14, 2011
Researchers discuss the parasite's life cycle, EPM diagnostic testing, and the S. neurona genome project.... Read More
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Two Florida Horses Confirmed EEE Positive
December 12, 2011
Two horses residing in Lake County, Fla., have died after contracting EEE; neither was vaccinated.... Read More
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Rutgers ESC Announces 2012 Spirit of the Horse Award Winner
December 10, 2011
Liz Durkin sponsored R.U. Levi, a Wobbler syndrome-afflicted Mustang who now serves as a teaching horse.... Read More
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Outbreak Alert Helps in Fighting Equine Disease
December 09, 2011
Since June 2011, the program has provided notification of more than 500 equine disease reports to subscribers.... Read More
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New Gene Chip Could Help Detect, Treat WNV in Horses
December 08, 2011
Researchers developed a "brain and immunity chip" to characterize molecular changes in the equine brain.... Read More
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Lameness in the Racehorse Table Topic (AAEP 2011)
December 05, 2011
Attendees discussed hoof lameness, club feet, track surface's effect on lameness, back and neck pain, and EPM.... Read More
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Thoroughbred Stallion Jet Master Dead
November 18, 2011
Champion South African Thoroughbred racing sire Jet Master died Tuesday from complications from surgery.... Read More
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What's Up with Wobblers?
November 01, 2011
Wobbler syndrome is no longer a death sentence for horses if detected and managed early.... Read More
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New Jersey Reports First West Nile Case of Year
October 13, 2011
An unvaccinated 11-year-old mare from Monmouth County, N.J., tested positive for WNV on Oct. 12.... Read More
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USDA Tracking Equine EEE, WNV Case Numbers
September 28, 2011
The USDA/APHIS is keeping a running tally of the number of confirmed cases of WNV, EEE, and WEE in the U.S.... Read More
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25 Cases of EEE Confirmed in Wisconsin Horses
September 26, 2011
Twenty-five cases of Eastern equine encephalitis have been confirmed in Wisconsin horses since mid-August.... Read More
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AAEP Emphasizes Importance of Rabies Vaccines
September 26, 2011
The AAEP strongly recommends an annual rabies vaccine as a "core" vaccination for horses.... Read More
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New WNV Cases in California, EEE Cases in Wisconsin
September 19, 2011
Seven California horses have now tested positive for WNV, and an EEE case has been detected in Wisconsin.... Read More
