Equine Infectious Anemia (swamp fever, EIA)
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Equine Infectious Anemia Outbreak Hits Western Canada
More than 70 horses on 22 premises in Western Canada have tested positive for EIA thus far in 2012.
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Keeping Tabs on Equine Infectious Anemia
With neither cure nor vaccine in existence, veterinarians and researchers must supervise EIA closely.
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40 Arkansas Horses Test Positive for EIA
Forty horses from one Clarksville, Ark., farm have died or been euthanized after testing positive for EIA.
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Rabies, EIA Confirmed in Colorado Horses
April 29, 2013
A Logan County horse tested positive for rabies while a Garfield County horse tested positive for EIA. ... Read More
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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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California Authorities Seek Six Horses for EIA Testing
March 12, 2013
Six horses are sought for follow-up testing in connection with a study on EIA in racing Quarter Horses.... Read More
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No New EIA Cases Found in Britain
February 04, 2013
Tests were carried out after a horse in England tested positive for the disease in October 2012.... 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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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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New Horse Health Requirements for HITS Desert Circuit
December 26, 2012
New for 2013 are equine health and safety procedures designed to "ensure a great show experience for all."... Read More
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EIA in Germany Affects Prominent French Horse Race
October 06, 2012
A horse stabled at the same racing center as the 4-year-old filly recently tested positive EIA.... Read More
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EIA Identified in British Horse
October 03, 2012
A horse residing in Cornwall, England, has tested positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA).... Read More
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Ask the Vet LIVE: Mosquito-Borne Diseases, Aug. 30
August 20, 2012
Join TheHorse.com on Thursday, Aug. 30, at 8 p.m. EDT for a FREE Ask the Vet Live audio and chat event.... Read More
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Equine Infectious Anemia Outbreak Hits Western Canada
August 15, 2012
More than 70 horses on 22 premises in Western Canada have tested positive for EIA thus far in 2012.... Read More
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Michigan Horse Tests Positive for Equine Infectious Anemia
May 22, 2012
Officials in Michigan confirmed Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) in a 17-year old grade mare.... 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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Keeping Tabs on Equine Infectious Anemia
April 01, 2012
With neither cure nor vaccine in existence, veterinarians and researchers must supervise EIA closely.... Read More
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Europe Sees Multiple Outbreaks of EIA
February 10, 2012
Outbreaks of equine infectious anemia (EIA) have recently occurred in three European countries and are current... Read More
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Equine Infectious Disease Control in Developing Countries
December 17, 2011
Disease control in developing countries must be cost-effective, practical, and acceptable to livestock owners.... Read More
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40 Arkansas Horses Test Positive for EIA
August 25, 2011
Forty horses from one Clarksville, Ark., farm have died or been euthanized after testing positive for EIA.... Read More
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NJDA Emphasizes Horse Health Regulations
August 01, 2011
The NJDA is strongly reminding horse owners of longstanding state regulations adopted to protect horse health.... Read More
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Equine Infectious Anemia: How to Avoid Spreading It
July 28, 2011
Humans pose a risk of transmitting blood-borne infections between horses, such as equine infectious anemia.... 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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Coggins Test for Equine Infectious Anemia (Swamp Fever)
May 31, 2011
My horse was turned away from a horse show because we didn't have a current negative Coggins test. Why?... Read More
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Spring Horse Care Tips
May 01, 2011
With spring now upon us, Kristina Hiney, PhD, Omega Fields equine nutrition advisor, has prepared a series of seasonal tips to help the horse owner in transitioning his or her horses and property from winter to spring:... Read More
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Kentucky's EIA Surveillance and Testing in 2010
April 07, 2011
During the 2010 calendar year, 95,384 serum samples were tested for equine infectious anemia (EIA) in Kentucky with no positive animals being discovered. Of these, 84,111 samples were collected and tested to comply with state regulations governing ... Read More
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Two Missouri Horses Test Positive for EIA
January 26, 2011
The Missouri Department of Agriculture's Division of Animal Health confirmed positive test results for equine infectious anemia (EIA) in two horses earlier this month in northeastern Missouri. Department officials have tested 696 other horses, ... Read More
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EIA 'Research Horse' Scheduled to be Euthanized
October 27, 2010
In a Sept. 20 press release from American Veterinary Medical Frontiers Inc. (AVMF), details regarding "Nora," a "healthy, well-cared-for, friendly horse," according to the press release that was bred by Robert J. Tashjian, V... Read More
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