On Oct. 2, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the 18-year-old bay stallion, N9BFNY (“Sir Gruff”) was struck and killed by a car on the MD Rt. 611 causeway.
Researchers found that horses ventilated with “heliox” rated better for two measures of respiratory mechanical function—low peak inspiratory pressure and higher lung compliance—compared to those breathing pure oxygen.
The newly confirmed positive horse’s home premises in Weld County has been quarantined and other resident horses will be retested in 60 days.
On Tuesday, Oct. 2, Drs. Amy Johnson and Kate Wulster will explore how robotic CT can help neurologic horses during their presentation, “Integrating Innovation in Imaging: Advancements in Neurology.”
The BLM gathered and removed 300 wild horses due to a lack of water in the area.
Celeste Carlisle, Dr. Thomas Lenz, and Dr. Barry Perryman will each serve a three-year term on the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board.
The Morris Animal Foundation is funding three new pilot studies with a focus on equine drug-resistant parasites and equine metabolic syndrome (EMS).
The Gloucester County horse had not been vaccinated against EEE in 2018 and was euthanized.
In the aftermath of Nevada’s largest wildfire in 2018, the BLM is gathering horses due to a lack of forage.
Unvaccinated horses and those with unknown vaccination histories from Lyon, Marion, Neosho, Seward, and Wichita counties have tested positive for WNV.
The BLM plans to gather and remove approximately 652 wild horses and initiate research on the effects of spaying wild horse mares and returning them to the range.
The unvaccinated horse from York County is currently receiving supportive veterinary care.
Officials reported seven cases of WNV in Wyoming horses residing in Campbell, Fremont, Goshen, Park, and Sheridan counties.
The affected horse developed acute and severe neurologic signs of disease and was euthanized.
The unvaccinated 4-year-old Arabian-cross was euthanized. This is the first case of Hendra virus in New South Wales confirmed this year.
Animal health officials confirmed the first WNV case and fourth EEE case in New Jersey horses in 2018.
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