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UK Equine Showcase Presents Young Horse Research
The UK Equine Showcase held Jan. 20 focused on young horse heath, including infectious disease and deworming.
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Salmonella and Colitis in Horses
Salmonellosis and colitis often occur in tandem in horses, but can be detected independently as well.
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International Equine Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2012
April 23, 2013
Reported diseases include contagious equine metritis, strangles, influenza, equine herpesvirus, and more.... Read More
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Grayson-Jockey Club to Fund 12 New Projects in 2013
March 15, 2013
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation approved funding of 12 new projects in 2013. ... Read More
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Commentary: The Evolution of Equine Disease Quarterly
January 19, 2013
Dr. Roberta Dwyer shares thoughts on the evolution of the publication produced by UK and Lloyd's of London.... Read More
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International Equine Disease Report, Third Quarter 2012
January 11, 2013
Diseases reported include contagious equine metritis, equine herpesvirus, piroplasmosis, and more.... 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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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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Salmonella and Colitis in Horses
September 10, 2011
Salmonellosis and colitis often occur in tandem in horses, but can be detected independently as well.... 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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2010's Top Equine Medicine Studies (AAEP 2010)
February 16, 2011
What would be your pick for the most groundbreaking news in equine veterinary internal medicine for 2010? Not sure? Read on to find out what Steve Reed, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., deemed the most important ... Read More
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Equine Hospital Salmonella Biosecurity Evaluation
February 07, 2010
Salmonella infection is a disease taken very seriously by equine veterinarians, partly because it can cause severe gastrointestinal disease in their patients, and also because it can do the same to the veterinarians and hospital staff. T... Read More
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Causes of Diarrhea in Horses (Beyond Salmonella)
August 01, 2009
Diarrhea can rapidly develop into a life-threatening condition that can cost thousands of dollars to treat. Knowing the potential causes of diarrhea can help ensure a full recovery and minimize the chances of the development of... Read More
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Horse Diseases and Humans
September 01, 2008
What can you catch from your horse? If you work around horses long enough, you'll be handling ones that have lameness, diarrhea, abortions, skin diseases, and even neurologic signs. Our first concern is generally for the... Read More
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BLM Corrals Reopen after Salmonella Outbreak
November 14, 2007
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has reopened its wild horse center in Palomino Valley, Nev., seven weeks after it was shutdown because of a salmonella outbreak. The outbreak occurred after 983 horses from the Jackson Mountains were... Read More
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Nevada Wild Horse Center to Reopen Nov. 13
November 09, 2007
The Bureau of Land Management will reopen its National Wild Horse and Burro center north of Reno, Nev., on Nov. 13, the agency said Thursday. The center in Palomino Valley was voluntarily closed to the public on Sept. 26 as a precaution... Read More
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BLM Horses Improving After Salmonella Outbreak
October 12, 2007
Wild horses at the Nevada Bureau of Land Management's Palomino Valley Center are improving after 156 died or were euthanatized due to a range of illnesses, including an outbreak of salmonella that prompted BLM officials to <A... Read More
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Wise Use of Antibacterial Drugs
October 06, 2007
Antibiotics and synthetic antibacterial drugs have revolutionized the ability to treat bacterial infections in human and animal patients. These drugs deserve careful use to preserve and optimize their effectiveness. Deciding on a treatment plan... Read More
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Salmonella Taken to Space Comes Back Deadlier
September 25, 2007
It sounds like the plot for a scary B-movie: Germs go into space on a rocket and come back stronger and deadlier than ever. Except, it really happened. The bacteria: <A... Read More
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Biosecurity and Salmonella
September 14, 2006
He mentioned a study that revealed 85% of horses on one farm were shedding Salmonella, and he said many farm managers are realizing these infections aren't just a hospital problem anymore.... Read More
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Salmonella in Horses
May 01, 2005
Salmonellosis affects humans, horses, most mammals, and birds. It can cause debilitating--and even deadly--diarrhea. Salmonella bacteria can affect both foals and adults, and they spread easily by horse-to-horse contact and by fomites... Read More
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AAEP Convention 2004 Wrap-Up: Medicine/Treatments
March 03, 2005
Equine Malignant Hyperthermia We've all heard of people and animals that are "sensitive" to anesthesia. Monica Aleman, MVZ, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, head of the neuromuscular disease lab at the University of California, Davis, reported on a... Read More
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Salmonella Outbreaks and Prevention
February 14, 2005
What impact can a salmonella outbreak at a veterinary hospital and what can be done to prevent it? As part of a study to determine what could be done to cut down on the harmful bacteria, a footbath for workers was compared to disinfectant misting... Read More
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New Bolton's Widener Hospital Reopens
October 01, 2004
The University of Pennsylvania's George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals began accepting equine emergency patients on Aug. 30. The hospital reopened on Aug. 2 for outpatients and scheduled elective surgeries. The hospital, located at New... Read More
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Control of Infectious Diseases in Vet Hospitals
September 13, 2004
Infectious disease outbreaks that occur in veterinary hospitals (nosocomial outbreaks) can present an overwhelming challenge to veterinary personnel, and they are often events that incite a greater awareness and concern for routine infection... Read More
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Diarrhea in Adult Horses: Better Safe Than Sorry
September 01, 2004
But in horses, diarrhea--particularly persistent diarrhea in adult horses--is no laughing matter, and it's certainly not something you should keep to yourself. Because of direct consequences such as dehydration and malnutrition, as well as underlying... Read More
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New Bolton Center Accepting Emergency Cases
August 27, 2004
The University of Pennsylvania's George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals will accept equine emergency patients, beginning on Monday, Aug. 30. "We have completed the cleaning and refurbishing of additional barns and can now care for emergenc... Read More
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