Recent News for Healthy Farm Management
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Equine Piroplasmosis Table Topic (AAEP 2011)
December 12, 2011
Topics discussed included racetrack testing requirements, current testing options, and recent reerach results.... Read More
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Pigeon Fever Cases in Reported in Louisiana Horses
December 09, 2011
More than 30 cases of pigeon fever in horses have been recently identified in Louisiana.... 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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Diagnosing Respiratory Infection
December 01, 2011
The scenario might sound familiar: You take a couple laps around the arena with your horse, and suddenly... Read More
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Eliminating Ammonia
December 01, 2011
The products available to control ammonia buildup in barns boast a variety of forms and ingredients.... Read More
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Weed of the Month: Perilla Mint
November 21, 2011
Perilla mint plants are toxic to horses and the greatest risk of consumption is in late summer or early fall. ... Read More
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Equine Guelph Receives Grant for Biosecurity Initiative
November 17, 2011
The "Beat the Bugs" program promotes biosecurity throughout all sectors of the horse industry.... Read More
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Botulism or Ticks Likely Caused Australian Horse Deaths
November 02, 2011
Botulism and scrub tick infestations both cause the progressive muscular paralysis seen in the deceased horses... Read More
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Appaloosa World Show Put on Hold Due to Sick Horse
October 26, 2011
The Appaloosa World Championship Show has been put on hold after a horse began exhibiting neurologic signs.... Read More
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Weed of the Month: Henbit
October 20, 2011
Henbit and purple deadnettle are winter annual weeds of the same genus and are often confused with each other.... 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
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Hendra Virus: An Unprecedented Australian Outbreak
October 15, 2011
Australian health authorities are dealing with an unprecedented number and distribution of hendra cases.... Read More
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Rutgers and NJAES Release Farm Management Videos
October 12, 2011
Topics covered include animal waste management, soil testing, and nutrient management on small farms.... Read More
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Record-Breaking Hendra Season Continues in Australia
October 11, 2011
A Queensland horse was euthanized after testing positive for hendra virus; national total stands at 22 cases.... Read More
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Number of Australian Horses Dead With Unknown Cause Hits 19
October 10, 2011
Nineteen horses have now died or been euthanized as the result of an unknown ailment, officials said.... Read More
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Dirty or Shy?
October 10, 2011
I rescued a gelding earlier this year, and I have noticed he has some weird tendencies when urinating.... Read More
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New Online Equine Biosecurity Risk Calculator Available
October 05, 2011
Equine Guelph (University of Guelph) recently introduced their new Equine Biosecurity Risk Calculator.... Read More
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California EHV-1 Quarantines Released
October 05, 2011
The quarantines on two California farms after resident horses tested positive for EHV-1 have been lifted.... Read More
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International Equine Disease Report, Second Quarter 2011
October 03, 2011
The International Collating Center, Newmarket, United Kingdom, and reported the following disease outbreaks.... Read More
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Mosquito-Killing Laser to Prevent Equine Infectious Disease?
October 01, 2011
A new product--the mosquito laser--could help protect horses from infectious mosquito-borne diseases.... Read More
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Dirty or Shy?
October 01, 2011
I rescued a gelding earlier this year, and I have noticed he has some weird tendencies when urinating. ... Read More
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EHV-1 Quarantine Lifted at University of Tennessee
September 30, 2011
The EHV-1 quarantine at the UTVMC was lifted today (Sept. 30).... Read More
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Guidelines for Managing Hendra at Horse Events Released
September 29, 2011
The guidelines were released in response to Australia's deadliest hendra virus season in history.... Read More
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Tennessee EHV-1: No New Cases Reported
September 27, 2011
No new horses have been confirmed EHV-1 positive since Sept. 21 in connection with the Tennessee cases.... Read More
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25 Cases of EEE Confirmed in Wisconsin Horses
September 26, 2011
Twenty-five cases of Eastern equine encephalitis have been confirmed in Wisconsin horses since mid-August.... Read More
