Recent News for Respiratory Problems
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Florida EHV-1: One Farm Released from Quarantine
March 04, 2013
A quarantine on a Wellington horse farm due to EHV-1 has been released; the case count in Ocala holds steady.... Read More
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Breeders' Cup Will Not Expand Furosemide Ban in 2013
March 04, 2013
As in 2012, Salix use is prohibited in Breeders' Cup races for 2-year-olds but allowed in all other races.... Read More
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Ocala EHV-1: Additional Case Confirmed
March 01, 2013
Veterinarians have confirmed an additional case of EHV-1 in connection with the HITS circuit in Ocala, Fla.... Read More
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Wellington EHV-1: Two Horses Test Negative
February 28, 2013
Two horses previously housed in FEI stabling at the PBIEC tested negative for EHV-1 Feb. 28.... Read More
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Neurologic EHV-1 Identified in Quebec Horse
February 28, 2013
A Canadian Horse mare was euthanized before testing positive for EHV-1. More than 50 horses are quarantined.... Read More
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Florida EHV-1: Additional Horses Confirmed Positive
February 27, 2013
Five additional cases of EHV-1 have been confirmed in connection with the HITS circuit in Ocala, Fla.... Read More
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Two Additional Utah Horses Confirmed EHV-1 Positive
February 27, 2013
Two additional horses have tested EHV-1 positive, bringing the total confirmed count in Utah to four.... Read More
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Wellington, Fla., Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1
February 27, 2013
The horse tested negative on a nasal PCR swab, but positive for EHV-1 on a blood test.... Read More
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EHV-1 Confirmed in Utah Horses
February 27, 2013
The state veterinarian has issued a quarantine in Cache County following confirmation of EHV-1 cases.... Read More
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Ocala EHV-1: Index Case Recovering, No New Cases Reported
February 25, 2013
HITS reported in a Feb. 25 statement that no new cases of the disease have been detected.... Read More
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UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Kathryn Laura Smith
February 23, 2013
Smith's research focused primarily on the neurologic manifestation of equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1).... Read More
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N.J. Horses Quarantined after Equine Herpesvirus Exposure
February 22, 2013
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has quarantined two farms after horses at both were exposed to EHV-1.... Read More
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Horse at Florida Show Diagnosed with EHV-1, Show Official Says
February 22, 2013
A horse at the HITS circuit reportedly has been diagnosed with the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1.... Read More
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Oregon Horse Diagnosed with Equine Influenza
February 21, 2013
The mare recently arrived in Oregon from Texas and sold last weekend at an auction in Hermiston, Ore.... Read More
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EHV-1 Positive Horse in Colorado Recuperates, Returns Home to Texas
February 08, 2013
Authorities have released all quarantine and hold orders related to a horse that tested positive for EHV-1.... Read More
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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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EHV-1 Confirmed in Horse at National Western Stock Show Rodeo
January 29, 2013
Colorado animal health authorities have placed a quarantine on seven horses including the index case.... Read More
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Thoroughbred Owners Group: Salix Effective in Treating EIPH
January 29, 2013
A group of researchers and the Thoroughbred Owners of California issued a statement supporting furosemide use.... Read More
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What's in an OIE Reference Laboratory?
January 25, 2013
There are 236 OIE reference laboratories covering 112 animal diseases, including equine-specific ailments.... 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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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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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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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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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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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
