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Wash. Owners Urged to Vaccinate Horses against WNV
Washington animal health officials are advising owners to make sure their horses are vaccinated against WNV.
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What to Expect When Vaccinating Horses
Know the difference between minor side effects of vaccinations and those that warrant a call to your vet.
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Wash. Owners Urged to Vaccinate Horses against WNV
May 16, 2013
Washington animal health officials are advising owners to make sure their horses are vaccinated against WNV.... Read More
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N.C. Horse Owners Urged to Vaccinate against WNV, EEE
May 13, 2013
In 2012, there were 20 cases of EEE and three cases of WNV in North Carolina horses reported.... Read More
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What to Expect When Vaccinating Horses
May 07, 2013
Know the difference between minor side effects of vaccinations and those that warrant a call to your vet.... Read More
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La. Horse Owners Urged to Prepare for EEE, WNV
April 28, 2013
Animal health officials are urging horse owners to vaccinate their animals for both EEE and WNV. ... Read More
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Nielsen Receives Grant for Parasite Study
April 26, 2013
The grant will allow Nielsen to study the interaction between anthelmintic treatment and vaccines.... Read More
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Owners Urged to Check Horses' WNV Vaccine Status
April 20, 2013
Owners are urged to ensure their horses' vaccination status is current for maximum protection against WNV.... Read More
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Va. Horse Owners Urged to Consider WNV, EEE, Rabies Vaccines
April 19, 2013
Animal health officials are urging horse owners talk with vets about vaccinating against WNV, EEE, and rabies.... Read More
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Remember WNV, EEE in Horses' Spring Vaccines
March 20, 2013
As the spring vaccination season approaches, consider have horses vaccinated against WNV and EEE.... Read More
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AVA: Hendra Virus in South Australia No Surprise to Vets
February 03, 2013
The organization stresses the need for horse owners across the country to have their horses vaccinated.... Read More
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South African Authorities Encourage Vaccinating against AHS
January 24, 2013
Authorities are encouraging horse owners to vaccinate annually to curb the impact of African horse sickness.... Read More
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Vaccination Table Topic (AAEP 2012)
December 29, 2012
Attendees discussed a variety of topics surrounding current a future equine vaccinations.... 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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Illinois, Wisconsin Extensions to host Horse Health Workshop, Feb. 9
December 19, 2012
Horse owners are invited to a full day equine educational program focused on keeping your horse healthy. ... Read More
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2012 Equine WNV, EEE Case Totals Steady
December 13, 2012
At the most recent update, APHIS reported 609 equine WNV cases nationwide and 206 cases of equine EEE in 2012.... Read More
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Strangles: Understanding Distemper and Purpura Hemorrhagica
December 07, 2012
One of the most alarming infectious diseases in the equine industry is strangles.... Read More
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Equine Herpesvirus-1 Myeloencephalopathy: On the Rise?
November 28, 2012
One veterinarian discussed disease characteristics and why it might be on the rise at a recent conference.... Read More
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Hendra Vaccine Now Available in Australia's Northern Territory
November 26, 2012
The vaccine was released in high-risk Queensland and New South Wales on Nov. 1.... Read More
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Equine Grass Sickness Vaccine Pilot Study Announced
November 12, 2012
This pilot study is in preparation for a full vaccine trial, which is likely to commence in 2013 or 2014.... Read More
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Equine WNV, EEE Case Totals Continue to Rise
November 12, 2012
As of Nov. 6, the USGS indicated that the WNV and EEE totals had risen to 620 and 204, respectively.... Read More
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Equine Hendra Virus Vaccine Launched in Australia
November 01, 2012
The long-awaited vaccine will be available for horse owners through their veterinarians.... Read More
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Texas Officials Report 72 Equine WNV Cases so far in 2012
October 15, 2012
Seventy-two horses residing in 49 Texas counties had been confirmed positive since the beginning of the year.... Read More
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Commentary: Take West Nile Risk Seriously
October 14, 2012
People need to take the WNV risk to themselves and their horses seriously. What are you willing to do?... Read More
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APHIS Reports more than 400 Equine WNV Cases Nationwide
October 10, 2012
The current equine WNV case total marks a 372% increase compared to last year's total.... Read More
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Is it Too Late to Vaccinate my Horse?
October 06, 2012
Life-threatening diseases are out there, and the best way to help protect your horse is to vaccinate.... Read More
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N.Y. Officials Encourage Equine EEE, WNV Vaccinations
September 27, 2012
Two EEE cases and one WNV case have been confirmed in New York horses this year.... Read More
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Vaccine Reactions
Q. My horses have been vaccinated every year. The last couple years they have reacted to their three-way vaccination with fevers and symptoms of lethargy, depression, and being off feed. Is this harmful for their immune systems if it occurs every year?
Cisplatin and Vaccination
Q. My gelding was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in his third eyelid. He'll be starting cisplatin injections this month. Should I wait to give him his spring vaccinations until he's finished with the chemotherapy treatments, or vaccinate now?
Post-Outbreak Horse Hauling Concerns
Q. My horse will be hauled from an unaffected area to a state that was affected by the recent equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) outbreak. Do I need to be concerned? Should I vaccinate? Should I delay the trip? Are there questions I should ask the hauler?
