Recent News for Infectious Diseases
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Virgin Islands Horse Import Restrictions Lifted
June 16, 2013
Officials placed the restrictions after a horse in Puerto Rico tested positive for CEM. ... Read More
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EHV-1 Threat Cuts Park Stud's Breeding Season Short
June 15, 2013
Due to the recent EHV-1 outbreak at Woodbine, Park Stud has concluded the breeding season for its stallions. ... Read More
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Rabies Confirmed in Two Colorado Horses
June 14, 2013
Two Weld County horses residing on separate premises have tested positive for rabies.... Read More
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Neurologic EHV-1 Confirmed at Woodbine Racetrack
June 12, 2013
Authorities have confirmed five EHV-1 cases in Barn 1 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto.... Read More
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Hendra Confirmed in New South Wales Horse
June 11, 2013
A horse residing in Macksville, New South Wales, Australia, died of hendra virus on June 5.... Read More
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Balancing Horse Movement and Disease Prevention
June 11, 2013
One researcher suggests some steps that could minimize disease risk without impeding horses’ travel.... Read More
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How Humans Handle the Hendra Virus Risk
June 09, 2013
One researcher described a study investigating the impact of human behavior on the spread of the hendra virus.... Read More
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Iowa Horse Owners Encouraged to Vaccinated Against WNV
June 08, 2013
Officials encouraged owners to ensure their horses are properly vaccinated against WNV. ... Read More
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Australian Horse Industry Could Face Increased Disease Risk
June 08, 2013
International horse movement and climate changes could contribute to disease risk, one vet says.... Read More
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EIA Confirmed in Nebraska Horses
June 05, 2013
Officials have confirmed 12 cases of EIA in one horse herd located in the northwestern part of the state.... Read More
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Canada EHV-1 Restrictions Partially Lifted
June 03, 2013
Officials have lifted the restrictions placed on one barn at the Campbellville Training Centre in Ontario.... Read More
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Oregon State Vet Offers Seasonal Advice to Horse Owners
June 02, 2013
Brad LeaMaster, DVM, PhD, advised owners to protect their horses against WNV and EHV-1 this spring.... Read More
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CEM Prompts Restrictions on Virgin Islands Horse Imports
May 30, 2013
Officials implemented equine import restrictions after CEM was confirmed in a horse in Puerto Rico.... Read More
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Australian Horse Owners Urged to Vaccinate against Hendra
May 28, 2013
Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry Minister John McVeigh urged owners to protect horses via vaccination.... Read More
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2013 Update on Nocardioform Placentitis in Kentucky Mares
May 27, 2013
Subsequent to the nocardioform placentitis surge in 2011, research in this field has progressed. ... Read More
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Researchers Recommend Three-Tiered EIA Testing
May 25, 2013
After comparing results from current methods, researchers recommend a three-tiered approach EIA testing. ... Read More
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Update on Equine Australian Bat Lyssavirus Case
May 24, 2013
Officials visited the affected horse's home property and reported no animals were showing signs of illness.... Read More
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Authorities Monitoring EHV-1 Cases in Canada
May 21, 2013
Two Standardbred horses have tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). ... Read More
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TAHC Continues Equine Piroplasmosis Testing
May 21, 2013
As of May 20, 19 horses residing on six Kelberg County premises have tested positive for the piroplasmosis.... Read More
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Australian Bat Lyssavirus a Worry for Vets and Horse Owners
May 20, 2013
Confirmation of a horse with Australian bat lyssavirus could increase disease risk to vets and horse owners. ... Read More
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Queensland Horse Euthanized after Contracting Bat Lyssavirus
May 17, 2013
This is the first case where Australian bat lyssavirus has been identified in a horse.... Read More
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Wash. Owners Urged to Vaccinate Horses against WNV
May 16, 2013
Washington animal health officials are advising owners to make sure their horses are vaccinated against WNV.... Read More
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Study: Not All Biosecurity Protocols Effective
May 16, 2013
Researchers say not all biosecurity protocols owners use will protect horses from infectious diseases.... Read More
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Research Continuing on Equine Hendra Vaccine
May 14, 2013
Recent data showed that the vaccine offered protection to horses for a period of up to six months.... Read More
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N.C. Horse Owners Urged to Vaccinate against WNV, EEE
May 13, 2013
In 2012, there were 20 cases of EEE and three cases of WNV in North Carolina horses reported.... Read More
