Angela Pelzel-McCluskey, DVM, Author at The Horse

Angela Pelzel-McCluskey, DVM

Angela Pelzel-McCluskey, DVM, is the equine epidemiologist for the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Services. She is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Pelzel-McCluskey obtained her veterinary degree in 2001 from Texas A&M University, in College Station. She worked in equine private practice in both Texas and Colorado and has served as an epidemiologist with state and federal animal health agencies since 2004. Pelzel-McCluskey currently oversees the federal response to reportable equine disease outbreaks nationwide and has been the lead epidemiologist for more than 25 state, regional, and national disease outbreak responses during her combined state and federal service.

Equine Piroplasmosis: Is Your Horse at Risk?

Posted by Angela Pelzel-McCluskey, DVM | May 19, 2022 | Article, Diseases and Conditions, Horse Care, Infectious Diseases, Piroplasmosis

Certain groups of U.S. horses are at risk of acquiring this blood- and tick-borne foreign animal disease. Learn more in this article from the May 2022 issue of The Horse.

Which Insects Transmit EIA Horse to Horse?

Posted by Angela Pelzel-McCluskey, DVM | Jul 15, 2021 | Basic Care, Diseases and Conditions, Equine Infectious Anemia (Swamp Fever, EIA), Insect Control, Media, Podcasts

Find out what insects can spread equine infectious anemia from Dr. Angela Pelzel-McCluskey.

The Return of Vesicular Stomatitis in Horses

Posted by Angela Pelzel-McCluskey, DVM | Aug 31, 2019 | Biosecurity, Diseases and Conditions, Horse Care, Horse Industry News, Infectious Diseases, Vesicular Stomatitis, Welfare and Industry

Horse owners in the southwestern and western U.S. should be aware of the current VS outbreak situation and implement aggressive vector mitigation and biosecurity strategies to protect their horses.

EIA Infection Among Racing Quarter Horses

Posted by Angela Pelzel-McCluskey, DVM | Mar 26, 2019 | Competition News & Issues, Diseases and Conditions, Equine Infectious Anemia (Swamp Fever, EIA), Media, Podcasts, Quarter Horses, Sports Medicine

Dr. Angela Pelzel-McCluskey explains why certain populations, such as racing Quarter Horses, might have a higher risk for contracting equine infectious anemia.

What is a Coggins Test?

Posted by Angela Pelzel-McCluskey, DVM | Mar 23, 2019 | Basic Care, Diseases and Conditions, Equine Infectious Anemia (Swamp Fever, EIA), Media, Podcasts, Recordkeeping, Sports Medicine, Working With a Veterinarian

Dr. Angela Pelzel-McCluskey gives an overview of how horses are tested for equine infectious anemia.

What is EIA in Horses?

Posted by Angela Pelzel-McCluskey, DVM | Mar 22, 2019 | Diseases and Conditions, Equine Infectious Anemia (Swamp Fever, EIA), Horse Care, Media, Podcasts, Welfare and Industry

Dr. Angela Pelzel-McCluskey gives an overview of equine infectious anemia, a deadly disease in horses, and explains why it’s important to prevent its spread.

EIA, Coggins Tests, and Protecting Your Horse

Posted by Angela Pelzel-McCluskey, DVM | Feb 21, 2019 | Ask TheHorse, Basic Care, Biosecurity, Diseases and Conditions, Equine Infectious Anemia (Swamp Fever, EIA), Horse Care, Media, Neurologic Disease, Podcasts, Recordkeeping, Sports Medicine, Welfare and Industry, Working With a Veterinarian

Why are there so many equine infectious anemia cases in the news, and how can you protect your horse from this deadly disease?

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