Potomac Horse Fever
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Factors Associated with Surviving Potomac Horse Fever (AAEP 2012)
While PHF has a serious clinical impact on affected horses, some parameters are associated with survival.
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Safe and Healthy Equine Travels Start at Home
Whether traveling to an out-of-state show or a mile away to the park, good equine health care starts at home.
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Factors Associated with Surviving Potomac Horse Fever
Study finds PHF survival is linked to serum chloride concentration and oxytetracycline treatment.
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Factors Associated with Surviving Potomac Horse Fever (AAEP 2012)
December 26, 2012
While PHF has a serious clinical impact on affected horses, some parameters are associated with survival.... 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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Indiana Horse Owners Get Early Potomac Horse Fever Warning
July 10, 2012
An Indiana horse diagnosed with Potomac horse fever in June has owners in that state on high alert.... Read More
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Factors Associated with Surviving Potomac Horse Fever
July 09, 2012
Study finds PHF survival is linked to serum chloride concentration and oxytetracycline treatment.... Read More
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Potomac Horse Fever: To Vaccinate or Not?
June 15, 2012
Your veterinarian will be able to help determine if your horse is at-risk of contracting PHF.... Read More
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Understanding Potomac Horse Fever
January 08, 2012
Potomac horse fever often poses a diagnostic challenge because of its varied clinical presentations.... 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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Potomac Horse Fever Cases Seen at UKVDL
August 25, 2011
Between May and July, the UKVDL confirmed three deaths and 14 cases of Potomac horse fever in Kentucky.... Read More
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Spring Vaccinations: Points to Consider Before You Buy
April 19, 2011
With a selection of horse vaccines readily available on local feed store shelves, purchasing a handful for use in your barn might be something you're considering. But are there equine health risks lurking behind a choice to forgo your veterinarian's ... Read More
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UK's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Changes Potomac Horse Fever Testing Requirements
November 20, 2010
The University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory recently announced a change in the type of samples required to perform a test for Neorickettsia risticii, the causative organism for Potomac horse fever.... Read More
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Potomac Horse Fever Cases Reported in New York; Vets Encourage Vaccination
August 25, 2010
Officials have confirmed the number of Potomac Horse fever (PHF) cases in northern New York has been higher than usual in recent weeks, encouraging owners to vaccinate but noting that a rise in cases is relatively common this time of year.... Read More
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Kentucky Horse Diagnosed with Potomac Horse Fever
August 04, 2010
Kentucky Department of Agriculture officials have concluded a horse that was recenty diagnosed as having Potomac horse fever that was diagnosed in a horse at Keeneland's training center on Rice Road was not contracted or introduced to the horse whil... Read More
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Boarding Barn Health
June 01, 2010
Moving your horse into a boarding barn is a lot like sending your child to school for the first time. Just as you would in choosing a school for your kids, you want to do your research, asking all pertinent questions.... 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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Summer is Prime Time for Potomac Horse Fever
April 24, 2009
With summer just around the corner, now is the time to vaccinate horses against Potomac horse fever (PHF). "Horse owners need to be aware of the disease and its seasonality," said Julia Wilson, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, associate... 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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Missouri Vets Report Surge in Potomac Horse Fever Cases
August 19, 2008
Potomac horse fever, a potentially fatal disease, has been reported among horses in the St. Louis, Mo., area in unusually high numbers. Philip Johnson, BVSc, MRCVS, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, a veterinarian at the University of Missouri College of... Read More
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Equestrian Center Reports 3 Cases of Potomac Horse Fever
August 10, 2008
Three cases of Potomac horse fever were reported in July at the Star Equestrian Center on Greencastle Pike near Hagerstown, Md. Ginny Gaylor, director of the Star Equestrian... Read More
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Potomac Horse Fever: Don't Ignore Fevers!
July 07, 2008
Summer and fall are key seasons for the appearance of Potomac horse fever, which is caused by the bacterium Neorickettsia risticii. Don't be fooled by the name; Potomac horse fever originally was identified in 1979 as a sporadic disease... 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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Vaccination, Early Recognition Key with Potomac Horse Fever
April 17, 2008
The name is deceiving, but Potomac horse fever (PHF) is not just a concern for horses near the Potomac River. Cases have been found across most of the United States.1 Knowing the key signs of PHF and watching carefully for them can... Read More
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PHF Vaccine Efficacy: Better Safe than Sorry?
August 01, 2007
Has there been new research completed on the available vaccines for Potomac horse fever?... Read More
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Potomac Horse Fever Cases Popping Up in Ohio
July 15, 2007
Cases of Potomac horse fever (PHF) are starting to appear in Ohio, according to Catherine Kohn, VMD, PhD.... Read More
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Potomac Horse Fever: Cause and Treatment
July 01, 2007
Potomac horse fever (PHF) is a disease that affects horses during warm weather months, occasionally causing outbreaks of diarrheal illness in horses that are kept near rivers, streams, or in irrigated pastures. The bacterium responsible for th... Read More
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Avoid Mayflies to Minimize PHF Risk
June 30, 2007
Minimizing your horse’s risk of contracting Potomac horse fever (PHF) might be as simple as shutting off the lights. Mayflies—swarms of which are common in Southeast Minnesota and adjacent areas of Wisconsin—were incriminated as a vector... Read More
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PHF Vaccine Efficacy: Better Safe than Sorry?
Q. Has there been new research completed on the available vaccines for Potomac horse fever (PHF) or are they what veterinarians gave years ago? Are our vaccines up-to-date as far as preventatives?
