
New World Screwworm Case Confirmed in the U.S.
The USDA confirmed New World screwworm in a Texas calf, underscoring the importance of wound management, fly control, and early detection in horses and other animals.

The USDA confirmed New World screwworm in a Texas calf, underscoring the importance of wound management, fly control, and early detection in horses and other animals.

Here’s what you need to know about stopping the spread of this highly contagious virus.

Learn more about equine herpesvirus (EHV) and how to protect your horse.

Learn about this highly contagious equine virus and how to curb its spread.

Nasal discharge, coughing, and changes in breathing rate or effort can point to equine respiratory disease. Learn how to spot early warning signs.

Researchers have outlined key information on the New World screwworm fly, along with methods for recognizing, treating, and ultimately eradicating infestations.

Good barn ventilation means air exchange, not just airflow. Open, airy stalls and well-timed chores help reduce dust and improve air quality.

Vaccination, biosecurity, and sound barn management practices reduce the risk of equine respiratory disease and support faster recovery.

As new world screwworm threatens horses and livestock again, experts urge vigilance, rapid reporting, and prevention to stop its return to the U.S.

The diagnostic tests veterinarians use are evolving to improve how we manage infectious diseases in horses.

Here’s how equine veterinary clinics institute strict biosecurity measures to contain, prevent, and control disease outbreaks.

Here’s what scientists know about avian influenza and how it might affect horses.

Biosecurity measures remain a critical component to combating ‘strep throat for horses.’

Veterinarians administer risk-based vaccines based on a horse’s potential to contract certain diseases.

Respiratory viruses affect more horses than you might think, raising important questions for veterinarians and owners about diagnosis, management, and performance.

Review how CEM spreads between horses, the most recent outbreaks, and biosecurity measures to prevent outbreaks in breeding and other horses.
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