Recent News for Respiratory Problems
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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
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LDAF Monitoring Horses Imported from Illinois
January 08, 2013
Owners must provide health certificates to the La. State Veterinarian's Office prior to the animal's entry.... Read More
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Ky. Restricts Horse Movement from Ill. Due to EHV-1 Outbreak
January 04, 2013
All horses entering Kentucky from Illinois must have an entry permit issued by the KDA.... Read More
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EHV-1 Confirmed in Michigan Standardbred Horse
January 03, 2013
The horse, who began showing neurologic signs of disease on Dec. 23, is recovering with veterinary care.... 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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Hawthorne EHV-1 Quarantine Could be Lifted in January
December 28, 2012
The EHV-1 quarantine could be lifted around Jan. 10, track officials say.... Read More
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Hawthorne EHV-1 Still Under Close Watch
December 19, 2012
Eighteen days have passed since the last EHV-1-related death at the racetrack.... Read More
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KHRC Staff Outlines New Salix Procedures
December 14, 2012
The changes are designed to prevent mistakes in Salix administration prior to races.... Read More
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Minnesota EHV-1: Large Animal Hospital Reopens
December 12, 2012
The UM Large Animal Hospital has discharged the final patients and reopened to business as usual.... Read More
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Strangles: Understanding Distemper and Purpura Hemorrhagica
December 07, 2012
One of the most alarming infectious diseases in the equine industry is strangles.... Read More
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EHV-1 Impacts Hawthorne Race Course Horsemen's Plans
November 30, 2012
A Nov. 26 positive EHV-1 test extends the Hawthorne quarantine until at least Dec. 24.... Read More
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Study: EHV-1 Not Linked to Headshaking
November 30, 2012
Researchers recently tested if idiopathic headshaking in horses could be similar to a condition in humans.... Read More
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Minnesota EHV-1: Horses Striding Towards Recovery
November 29, 2012
Two hospitalized horses have returned home after receiving treatment; a third continues to recover.... Read More
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EHV-1 Outbreak Forces Hawthorne to Drop Seven Racing Days
November 28, 2012
The outbreak appears to be contained, but shipping restrictions have made it challenging to fill races.... Read More
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Equine Herpesvirus-1 Myeloencephalopathy: On the Rise?
November 28, 2012
One veterinarian discussed disease characteristics and why it might be on the rise at a recent conference.... Read More
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Utah Neurologic EHV-1 Quarantine Lifted
November 27, 2012
No further EHV-1 cases have been diagnosed in the Utah since the initiation of the quarantine on Oct. 17.... Read More
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Minnesota EHV-1: Additional Cases from Index Farm Suspected
November 20, 2012
Five of seven horses residing on the index farm have developed clinical signs consistent with the disease.... Read More
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Hawthorne Race Course Continues to Deal with EHV-1
November 20, 2012
Three Hawthorne horses have died since the start of the outbreak last month.... 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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British Horseracing Authority Monitoring EHV-1 Outbreak
November 17, 2012
British trainer Victor Dartnall is dealing with an outbreak of neurologic EHV-1 at his yard in North Devon.... Read More
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Boehringer Ingelheim Introduces ERAV Vaccine
November 17, 2012
Equine rhinitis A virus affects the airways and is spread via nasal secretions and aerosol inhalation.... Read More
