Recent News for Zoonotic Diseases
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More Hendra Cases Likely, AVA Warns
June 09, 2012
An unprecedented number of hendra cases were confirmed last year, and the AVA expects to see more cases soon.... Read More
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Two More Queensland Horses, Dog Test Positive for Hendra
June 05, 2012
The newly equine confirmed cases reside on the same property on which a horse died of hendra last week.... Read More
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Creepy Crawlies, Part 1: Mighty Mosquitoes
June 01, 2012
They might be small, but these flying fiends can spread some deadly diseases. ... Read More
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Two Hendra Virus Cases Confirmed in Queensland
May 30, 2012
Queensland authorities are managing two new hendra virus cases after positive test results came in last night.... Read More
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Hendra Vaccine Offers Hope for Australian Horse Owners
May 25, 2012
One scientist said the high number of hendra cases reported in 2011 emphasized the need for a vaccine.... Read More
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Health Conditions in Older Foals
May 21, 2012
Understanding ailments older foals can develop and treatment options increases the patient's survival chances.... Read More
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Australian Horse Owners: Prepare for 2012 Hendra Season
May 14, 2012
Horse owners to take precautions against the deadly hendra virus as the infection's prime season approaches.... Read More
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Two N.M. Horses Test Positive for Vesicular Stomatitis
May 02, 2012
Two horses in Otero County, N.M., tested positive for the reportable disease vesicular stomatitis on April 30.... Read More
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Rabies Confirmed in Florida Horse
April 26, 2012
An infected horse can show behavioral changes such as drowsiness, depression, fear, or aggression.... Read More
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International Equine Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2011
April 09, 2012
Reported included diseases contagious equine metritis, equine influenza, strangles, and equine herpesvirus.... Read More
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Hendra Virus Update
April 04, 2012
In recent years, a deadly disease--hendra virus--has been making waves in the Australian equine industry.... Read More
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Gallium Nitrate and R. Equi Shedding (AAEP 2011)
April 02, 2012
Treatment of mares with oral gallium nitrate significantly reduced fecal concentrations of virulent R. equi.... Read More
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Complicated Equine Skin Diseases
March 23, 2012
Complicated and emerging equine skin disorders do exist, but they are rare, according to one researcher. ... Read More
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UK Equine Showcase Presents Young Horse Research
March 22, 2012
The UK Equine Showcase held Jan. 20 focused on young horse heath, including infectious disease and deworming.... Read More
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Rabies Confirmed in Two Middle Tennessee Horses
February 29, 2012
The horses from Rutherford and Marshall counties died last month and this month, respectively.... Read More
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Hendra Virus Quarantine Lifted in Queensland
February 21, 2012
Two properties that have been under quarantine for Hendra virus have been given the all clear. ... Read More
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Seven Ponies Dead from R. equi Outbreak in Mayotte
February 20, 2012
Seven ponies have died at an equestrian center located on the Indian Ocean island of Mayotte. ... Read More
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Managing Bacterial Pneumonia in Adult Horses (AAEP 2011)
February 07, 2012
Without proper post-treatment management and some husbandry adjustments pneumonia can recur.... Read More
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Virginia Horse Confirmed Positive for Rabies
January 13, 2012
The horse resided in Patrick County, located near the North Carolina state line.... Read More
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Horse Owner Input Sought on Hendra Survey
January 11, 2012
The Queensland, Australia, government is seeking horse owner input in a survey regarding hendra virus.... Read More
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First Hendra Case of 2012 Confirmed in Queensland
January 05, 2012
The horse died on Tuesday (Jan. 3) and the positive result for the virus came back late last night (Jan. 4).... Read More
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Respiratory Diseases Table Topic (AAEP 2011)
January 02, 2012
Topics covered included pleuropneumonia, equine multinodular pulmonary fibrosis, and lower airway inflammation... Read More
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Equine Infectious Disease Control in Developing Countries
December 17, 2011
Disease control in developing countries must be cost-effective, practical, and acceptable to livestock owners.... Read More
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Outbreak Alert Helps in Fighting Equine Disease
December 09, 2011
Since June 2011, the program has provided notification of more than 500 equine disease reports to subscribers.... Read More
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Hendra Virus: Latest Confirmed Case Brings 2011 Total to 23
October 17, 2011
Another Australia horse has tested positive for hendra virus, bringing the nation's 2011 total to 23 cases.... Read More
