Recent News for Healthy Farm Management
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Researcher Studying Ticks' Role in Fevers of Unknown Origin
May 27, 2012
Researchers will use samples from horses with fevers of unknown origin to look for tick-borne infections.... Read More
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Ticks Emerging Earlier than Normal
May 25, 2012
Ticks typically begin to appear in late spring and early summer, but were reported weeks earlier this year.... Read More
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Western Kentucky Equine Field Day Scheduled for June 5
May 23, 2012
The field day will take place June 5, 2012, from 4-8 p.m. CDT at Darling 888 Ranch, located in Princeton, Ky.... Read More
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EHV-1 Confirmed in Northern Indiana Horse
May 22, 2012
A Lake County, Ind., boarding facility was quarantined after an equine resident tested positive for EHV-1.... Read More
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Vaccination to Control Equine Influenza During an Outbreak
May 19, 2012
Equine influenza vaccination strategies evaluated in a new study reduced new flu infections on average by 60%.... Read More
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How Congress Impacts Horse Showing
May 16, 2012
Federal policy impacts infectious disease control, quarantine requirements, and foreign worker regulations.... 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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Equine Herpesvirus Confirmed in Colorado Horse
May 14, 2012
The horse was euthanized after showing severe neurologic signs associated with the disease.... Read More
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Suspected EHV-1 Reported in Tennessee
May 10, 2012
The horses might have been exposed to EHV-1 during the Bucksnort Trail Ride, held April 23-30.... Read More
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Healthful Horse Barns
May 01, 2012
Consider these horse health and safety-oriented design aspects when building or renovating your barn.... Read More
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Prevention and Management to Protect Against Strangles
April 24, 2012
Understanding what strangles is, how it is spread, and treatment options is crucial for caretakers.... Read More
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Pigeon Fever in Horses Update
April 19, 2012
The Texas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory tallied more than 150 positive pigeon fever cultures in 2011.... Read More
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Restricted Equine Diets and Wood Shaving Consumption
April 06, 2012
If caloric intake is reduced, horses might seek alternative food sources to fulfill natural feeding behavior.... Read More
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Equine Care, Management Focus of MSU Extension Lectures
April 05, 2012
Topics to be discussed include daily operation evaluations, pasture management, and manure management.... Read More
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Non-Neurologic EHV-1 Quarantine Released in Monterey Co.
April 05, 2012
The facility in Monterey County, Calif., has been under quarantine since mid-March.... 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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New Case of Non-Neurologic EHV-1 Confirmed in California
April 02, 2012
The mare displayed mild neurologic signs, and is considered a secondary exposure from the HITS Thermal show.... Read More
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The Future of Equine Influenza
April 01, 2012
Researchers are striving to better understand this fast-spreading virus before its next next mutation.... Read More
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Looking Back: 2011 EHV-1 Outbreak
March 31, 2012
More than 2,000 horses were exposed to EHV-1 during the 2011 outbreak, which originated in Ogden, Utah.... Read More
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EHV-1 Reported in Washington State
March 30, 2012
The four EHV-1 positive horses are from two separate facilities, both of which are under voluntary quarantine.... Read More
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Additional Calif. Horse Positive for Non-Neurologic EHV-1
March 26, 2012
The most recently confirmed horse displayed mild neurologic signs before testing positive for the disease.... Read More
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Strangles Confirmed at New York Harness Racetrack
March 26, 2012
Live racing has been canceled due to a strangles outbreak on the backside at Saratoga Casino and Raceway.... Read More
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California Non-Neurologic EHV-1: Surveillance Continues
March 19, 2012
The CDFA recommends owners of potentially exposed horses continue monitoring animals for signs of disease.... Read More
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California Confirms Two Cases of Non-Neurologic EHV-1
March 16, 2012
Published reports indicate that both horses recently attended the HITS Desert Horse Show in Thermal, Calif.... Read More
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CDFA Releases 'Biosecurity for Equine Events' Toolkit
March 12, 2012
The toolkit provides equine event organizers with equine biosecurity and infectious disease information.... Read More
