Recent News for Infectious Diseases
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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
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Developing a Piroplasmosis Control Strategy for Sudan
May 11, 2013
Researchers hope to develop a control strategy to prevent piroplasmosis from spreading to other nations.... Read More
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Vernon Downs EHV-1: One Horse Euthanized
May 08, 2013
One of three EHV-1 positive horses at Vernon Downs has been euthanized, a May 8 statement said.... Read More
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Vernon Downs EHV-1: At Least Four Horses Affected
May 06, 2013
Laboratory tests indicate at least four horses stabled at Vernon Downs are positive for EHV-1.... Read More
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EHV-1 Confirmed at Vernon Downs
May 06, 2013
Officials implemented a quarantine at Vernon Downs in New York after confirming a case of EHV-1 on May 4. ... Read More
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Equine Rabies Cases During 2011
May 04, 2013
Eleven states and Puerto Rico reported 44 rabid equids in 2011.... Read More
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EHV-1 Confirmed in Ontario Horse
April 30, 2013
Neurotrophic equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) was recently confirmed in Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. ... Read More
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Rabies, EIA Confirmed in Colorado Horses
April 29, 2013
A Logan County horse tested positive for rabies while a Garfield County horse tested positive for EIA. ... Read More
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La. Horse Owners Urged to Prepare for EEE, WNV
April 28, 2013
Animal health officials are urging horse owners to vaccinate their animals for both EEE and WNV. ... Read More
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Drug Peramivir Could Help Horses Suffering from Flu
April 28, 2013
Researchers found a flu inhibitor that could help horses with influenza recover more quickly.... Read More
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Commentary: Biosecurity for Infectious Disease Control
April 27, 2013
Remember to employ good biosecurity practices to help prevent infectious disease spread.... Read More
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EPM Diagnostics
April 26, 2013
The development of a semi-quantitative assay could help improve EPM diagnostics, researchers say.... Read More
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Equine Neurologic Disease
April 25, 2013
The accurate diagnosis of equine neurologic disease is important for several reasons.... Read More
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AAEP, AHC Partner to Prevent Equine Disease Outbreaks
April 25, 2013
The organizations are leading the charge to track and provide information on equine disease threats.... Read More
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International Equine Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2012
April 23, 2013
Reported diseases include contagious equine metritis, strangles, influenza, equine herpesvirus, and more.... Read More
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Owners Urged to Check Horses' WNV Vaccine Status
April 20, 2013
Owners are urged to ensure their horses' vaccination status is current for maximum protection against WNV.... Read More
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Va. Horse Owners Urged to Consider WNV, EEE, Rabies Vaccines
April 19, 2013
Animal health officials are urging horse owners talk with vets about vaccinating against WNV, EEE, and rabies.... Read More
