Recent News for Zoonotic Diseases
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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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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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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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Equine Rabies Cases During 2011
June 04, 2013
Eleven states and Puerto Rico reported 44 rabid equids in 2011.... Read More
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Equine Neurologic Disease
June 01, 2013
The accurate diagnosis of equine neurologic disease is important for several reasons.... 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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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Hendra Researchers Gain New Insight into Flying Fox Colonies
March 24, 2013
Researchers studied effects of dispersal on colonies of flying foxes, which transmit hendra virus to horses. ... Read More
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Triaging Acute Equine Neurologic Emergencies
March 19, 2013
One veterinarian reviewed the steps in triaging acute equine neurologic emergencies in the field.... Read More
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Study Shows Hendra Vaccine Boosts Horses' Immunity
March 15, 2013
Horses exposed to a lethal dose of hendra virus six months following vaccination did not develop disease. ... Read More
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Grayson-Jockey Club to Fund 12 New Projects in 2013
March 15, 2013
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation approved funding of 12 new projects in 2013. ... Read More
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AVA: Hendra Virus in South Australia No Surprise to Vets
February 03, 2013
The organization stresses the need for horse owners across the country to have their horses vaccinated.... 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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First Equine Hendra Case of 2013 Confirmed in Queensland Horse
January 23, 2013
Officials are managing a hendra virus case near Mackay after a positive test result was received Jan. 22.... Read More
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Commentary: The Evolution of Equine Disease Quarterly
January 19, 2013
Dr. Roberta Dwyer shares thoughts on the evolution of the publication produced by UK and Lloyd's of London.... Read More
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Hendra Virus Found in Flying Fox in South Australia
January 18, 2013
Hendra has not been detected before in that state; horse owners are urged to take precautionary measures.... Read More
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Hendra Virus Protection Adopted by Equine Veterinarians
January 15, 2013
Protective equipment use and disease awareness likely reduced human infections during recent outbreaks.... 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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Minnesota Horse Tests Positive for Rabies
January 09, 2013
A horse residing in Mower County tested positive for rabies on Jan. 4 after showing clinical signs last week.... Read More
