Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA)
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Genetic Basis for Establishment of EAV Carrier State
March 22, 2013
New research suggests genetic factors play a role in determining stallion susceptibility to EAV infection.... Read More
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UK Researcher Awarded $2.9 Million for EAV Research
March 05, 2013
Udeni Balasuriya, BVSc, MS, PhD, will study genetic factors related to the EAV carrier state in stallions. ... 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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What's in an OIE Reference Laboratory?
January 25, 2013
There are 236 OIE reference laboratories covering 112 animal diseases, including equine-specific ailments.... Read More
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EVA Confirmed in Gloucestershire, England
October 12, 2012
A case of equine viral arteritis (EVA) has been confirmed in a Gloucestershire, England, stallion.... Read More
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Safe and Healthy Equine Travels Start at Home
August 27, 2012
Whether traveling to an out-of-state show or a mile away to the park, good equine health care starts at home.... Read More
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UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Juliana Roberta Campos
July 28, 2012
Campos' anticipated graduation is in fall 2012. She hopes to pursue a PhD thereafter.... 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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AAEP Release Guidelines on Equine Venereal Disease Control
February 15, 2012
The guidelines focus on controlling the transmission of EAV, CEM, and EHV-1.... Read More
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French EVA Outbreak Stabilizing
July 12, 2011
A stallion, several mares, and a foal have tested positive for equine viral arteritis at two French Lusitano... Read More
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International Equine Disease Report, First Quarter 2011
July 07, 2011
The International Collating Center, Newmarket, United Kingdom, and other sources reported the following ... Read More
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Vaccinating Pregnant Mares for Equine Viral Arteritis
April 24, 2011
In the event of an equine viral arteritis (EVA) outbreak, is it safe to vaccinate your pregnant mare so she develops the immunity she needs to prevent infection and resulting abortion? The results of a recent collaborative study completed by ... Read More
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International Equine Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2010
April 06, 2011
International reports of contagious equine metritis, equine herpesvirus, equine influenza, strangles, equine piroplasmosis, equine arteritis virus, Eastern equine encephalomyelitis, West Nile virus, salmonella, and more.... Read More
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Morris Animal Foundation Funds Equine Arteritis Virus Study
February 22, 2011
The Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) announced Feb. 2 that it would fund $10,800 for researchers at the University of Kentucky's Gluck Equine Research Center to conduct a genome-wide association study of horses for susceptibility to equine arteritis ... Read More
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EVA Confirmed in Great Britain
December 10, 2010
A breeding stallion in West Sussex, England, has tested positive for equine viral arteritis (EVA), according to a report filed by the British equestrian magazine Horse & Hound. The confirmation of the EVA was announced Dec. 8.... Read More
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EVA Outbreak in Argentina
October 31, 2010
An outbreak of abortion associated with equine arteritis virus (EAV) infection occurred on a Thoroughbred breeding farm in San Antonio de Areco, Buenos Aires Province, in March 2010. On March 31, EAV was detected by reverse-transcription polyme... Read More
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EVA: Stallion in England Tests Positive
August 06, 2010
A stallion has tested positive for the venereal disease Equine viral arteritis (EVA) in Staffordshire, England, reports HorseandHound. Breeding restrictions have ... Read More
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EVA and EHV-1 Research a Focus at the Gluck Equine Research Center
June 23, 2010
Equine arteritis virus (EVA) and equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) are the two main topics of research for Udeni Balasuriya, BVSc, MS, PhD, associate professor of virology at the Gluck Equine Research Center. Balasuriya, who joined the Gluck Center in 200... Read More
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Equine Viral Arteritis Monitoring Is Ongoing
June 16, 2010
The Office of the (KY) State Veterinarian is continuing to monitor an outbreak of equine viral arteritis that has been reported in Argentina, according to a recent news release from that office. Information available suggests th... Read More
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Vaccination Basics For Horses
June 01, 2010
Vaccines are "cheap insurance" to protect your horses from more costly--and potentially deadly--diseases.... Read More
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EVA Discussed at Veterinary Convention
January 14, 2010
An engaging Table Topic discussion on Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) was held at the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention in Las Vegas, Nev. Approximately 40 equine practitioners attended the discussion, which touched on s... Read More
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Sexually Transmitted Disease
November 01, 2009
Many kinds of sexually transmitted diseases can affect horses; protect your stallions and mares from the most common offenders. The horse's reproductive system is not perfect and often throws up roadblocks when... Read More
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Questions to Ask Before Breeding a Mare
February 02, 2009
Thinking of breeding your mare this spring? The recent outbreak of contagious equine metritis (CEM, which is caused by bacterium Taylorella equigenitalis) in the United States and the previous outbreak of equine viral arteritis (EVA) have... Read More
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Vaccination Yearly Planner
January 01, 2009
Immunizations are the cornerstone of disease prevention if given appropriately and in a timely manner. One of the brightest spots of equine medical care for horses is the availability of many safe and effective vaccines to... Read More
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Vaccination Schedule Guidelines
April 21, 2008
Developing a vaccination schedule is not as straightforward as it sounds. So much of what you should vaccinate for depends upon such factors as where you live, how often your horse travels, how old he is, his vaccination history, and what infectious ... Read More
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Geldings and Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA)
Q. Q: Is it possible for a gelding to have equine viral arteritis? I've read all about this disease in mares and stallions, but I have not read anything about it in geldings. Nikki A: It is certainly possible for a gelding to develop this disease. All categories of horses are
