Recent News for Infectious Diseases
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Boehringer Ingelheim Announces 2012 Equine Research Awards
December 03, 2012
Two researchers will study pigeon fever as recipients of the 2012 Advancement of Equine Research Awards.... 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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Hendra Vaccine Now Available in Australia's Northern Territory
November 26, 2012
The vaccine was released in high-risk Queensland and New South Wales on Nov. 1.... 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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EPM: Update on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
November 20, 2012
EPM is a tricky disease to definitively diagnose and treat and, thus, has been an area of much research.... 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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Placentitis and Foals' Athletic Prognosis
November 18, 2012
There were few performance differences between foals born to healthy mares and those treated for placentitis.... 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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Minnesota EHV-1: Two Horses in Stable Condition
November 16, 2012
The horses are currently being treated at the University of Minnesota Large Animal Hospital.... Read More
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Three Neurologic EHV-1 Cases Confirmed in Minnesota
November 15, 2012
Two of the cases are in isolation at the University of Minnesota. The third was euthanized on the home farm.... Read More
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Drought Causes Spike in Equine Pigeon Fever Cases in Missouri
November 14, 2012
The disease causes painful swelling, abscesses, and inflammation in the legs, chests, and abdominal cavities.... Read More
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French Influenza Outbreak Traced to Irish Horse Sales
November 13, 2012
Several countries could be affected by the equine influenza virus transmitted during October horse sales.... Read More
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Equine WNV, EEE Case Totals Continue to Rise
November 12, 2012
As of Nov. 6, the USGS indicated that the WNV and EEE totals had risen to 620 and 204, respectively.... Read More
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British African Horse Sickness Regulations Take Effect Nov. 21
November 11, 2012
The African Horse Sickness (England) Regulations 2012 were signed on Oct. 15 and will take effect Nov. 21.... Read More
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Hawthorne EHV-1: 85 Horses Negative
November 07, 2012
Nov. 7 results indicate 85 horses are negative for EHV-1; also, Oaklawn Park bans Hawthorne horses.... Read More
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New Hendra Case Confirmed near Ingham, Qld.
November 05, 2012
Biosecurity Queensland received the positive test results late on Nov. 4. The horse was euthanized Nov. 1.... Read More
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Equine Hendra Virus Vaccine Launched in Australia
November 01, 2012
The long-awaited vaccine will be available for horse owners through their veterinarians.... Read More
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Equine Anaplasmosis
November 01, 2012
Anaplasmosis is a tick-borne disease caused by a bacterium that infects white blood cells.... Read More
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Colorado Vesicular Stomatitis Quarantines Released
October 31, 2012
The quarantines were imposed when two cases of VS were confirmed in Colorado earlier this year.... Read More
