California Horse Tests Positive for EIA
Edited Press Release
February 18, 2021
Test results are pending for 62 exposed horses on the affected horse’s home premises.
Test results are pending for 62 exposed horses on the affected horse’s home premises.
Both Hanover County farms have completed EHV monitoring.
Another equid on the Eagle County farm was exposed.
The positive tests follow the euthanasia of three other horses at the facility.
The affected Dallas County farm is under official quarantine.
The lockdown and subsequent investigation follows positive tests in seven horses.
The horse is Florida’s first equine case of EEE this year.
Two additional cases at a Kitsap County boarding facility are suspected among 25 horses exposed.
Researchers also looked at the long-standing belief that the Warmblood fragile foal syndrome mutation began in Arabians. The study’s results don’t support an Arabian origin for the disease.
The American Horse Publications survey, sponsored by Zoetis, collects vital data on horse health and welfare trends.
The ESS Symposium will take place virtually June 1-4 and will cover a variety of horse care and management topics.
With risk assessments and appropriate mitigation, the British Equine Veterinary Association notes vets should be able to carry out work that is essential to support horse welfare and the horse industry.
Four additional horses at the same boarding facility were exposed.
Their Los Angeles County boarding facility remains closed to ingress and egress.
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) announced incoming officials and recognized its 2020 award winners Dec. 6-9 during the 2020 Annual Convention & Trade Show, held virtually.
Through its online adoption platform, My Right Horse, the program helps its adoption partners connect with individuals across the country who want to provide homes for horses in transition.
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