Recent News for Reproductive Problems

Article

Gluck Center Develops New PCR Assay for EHV-1

July 27, 2012

Kathryn Smith developed and validated a new real-time polymerase chain reaction assay for equine herpesvirus.... Read More

Article

Anti-Inflammatories Could Decrease EHV-1 Infection Rate

July 12, 2012

A recent study suggests anti-inflammatory drugs could reduce the rate of EHV-1 infection in horses.... Read More

Article

Colorado EHV-1 Quarantine Released

June 18, 2012

One case of EHV-1 was confirmed at a Douglas County farm in May. The affected horse was euthanized.... Read More

Article

EHV-1 Quarantine Lifted on Lake County, Ind., Horses

June 12, 2012

A horse residing on the Lake County farm was euthanized and subsequently tested EHV-1 positive in May.... Read More

Article

EHV-1 Confirmed in Northern Indiana Horse

May 22, 2012

A Lake County, Ind., boarding facility was quarantined after an equine resident tested positive for EHV-1.... Read More

Article

Equine Herpesvirus Confirmed in Colorado Horse

May 14, 2012

The horse was euthanized after showing severe neurologic signs associated with the disease.... Read More

Article

Suspected EHV-1 Reported in Tennessee

May 10, 2012

The horses might have been exposed to EHV-1 during the Bucksnort Trail Ride, held April 23-30.... Read More

Article

Fertilization and Early Pregnancy Loss in Mares

April 27, 2012

One of the most important causes of embryo loss during early gestation is post-breeding endometritis.... Read More

Article

Taylorella Genome Sequence Furthers CEM Comprehension

April 15, 2012

The genome of Taylorella equigenitalis, the causative agent of contagious equine metritis, has been sequenced.... Read More

Article

EHV-1: Additional Non-Neurologic Case Identified in Calif.

April 10, 2012

A mare from Santa Barbara County was confirmed positive for the neurologic form of EHV-1 at necropsy April 6.... Read More

Article

International Equine Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2011

April 09, 2012

Reported included diseases contagious equine metritis, equine influenza, strangles, and equine herpesvirus.... Read More

Article

Non-Neurologic EHV-1 Quarantine Released in Monterey Co.

April 05, 2012

The facility in Monterey County, Calif., has been under quarantine since mid-March.... Read More

Article

New Case of Non-Neurologic EHV-1 Confirmed in California

April 02, 2012

The mare displayed mild neurologic signs, and is considered a secondary exposure from the HITS Thermal show.... Read More

Article

Looking Back: 2011 EHV-1 Outbreak

March 31, 2012

More than 2,000 horses were exposed to EHV-1 during the 2011 outbreak, which originated in Ogden, Utah.... Read More

Article

EHV-1 Reported in Washington State

March 30, 2012

The four EHV-1 positive horses are from two separate facilities, both of which are under voluntary quarantine.... Read More

Article

Additional Calif. Horse Positive for Non-Neurologic EHV-1

March 26, 2012

The most recently confirmed horse displayed mild neurologic signs before testing positive for the disease.... Read More

Finally, Tanner says, “It’s important for everyone to remember that horses need to be members of a herd. Horses are always happier when other horses are around. They need to see a companion, whether it’s right beside them or across the aisle.”

Article

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

Article

California Non-Neurologic EHV-1: Surveillance Continues

March 19, 2012

The CDFA recommends owners of potentially exposed horses continue monitoring animals for signs of disease.... Read More

Article

California Confirms Two Cases of Non-Neurologic EHV-1

March 16, 2012

Published reports indicate that both horses recently attended the HITS Desert Horse Show in Thermal, Calif.... Read More

Article

Improved Test for Equine Ovarian Tumor Diagnosis (AAEP 2011)

March 14, 2012

A recent study showed anti-Mullerian hormone levels is a useful test for detecting granulosa cell tumors.... Read More

Article

New Treatment for Mare Endometritis Examined (AAEP 2011)

March 10, 2012

The buffered chelators had no deleterious effects on the endometrium or the establishment of pregnancy.... Read More

Article

Eastern Tent Caterpillars Hatching Earlier This Year

March 01, 2012

Research has proven the caterpillars caused outbreaks of mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS).... Read More

Article

AAEP Release Guidelines on Equine Venereal Disease Control

February 15, 2012

The guidelines focus on controlling the transmission of EAV, CEM, and EHV-1.... Read More

Article

Calif., N.C. EHV-1 Quarantines Lifted

February 15, 2012

State animal health officials quaratined three premises in early to mid-January after confirming EHV-1.... Read More

Article

Proper Use of Antibiotics for Uterine Infections (AAEP 2011)

February 01, 2012

Ensure a bacterial infection that will respond to antibiotics is actually present before beginning treatment.... Read More