Scientists Take Steps Towards New Strangles Vaccine
Edited Press Release
February 13, 2018
The protein-based vaccine protected more than 80% of horses from contracting strangles in a recent study.
The protein-based vaccine protected more than 80% of horses from contracting strangles in a recent study.
The collection includes research on controlling equine influenza, immunology in young horses, herd immunity, and more.
Researchers evaluated 1,154 Thoroughbreds’ Timeform ratings and performance before and after vaccination and detected no difference in form.
Penn Vet’s clinic has resumed normal operations and is admitting equine elective and emergency patients with minimal restrictions.
The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) reported Feb. 2 that it has confirmed equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) cases in four horses at separate locations around the state.
The course is designed to educate farriers about producing original research, increase the evidence-base behind farriery, and enhance equine welfare.
The horse is at a boarding stable in Chesterfield County, which has been placed under quarantine.
BEVA hopes this educational week will help reduce the safety and health risks equine vets face on a daily basis.
Cornell researchers found that factors secreted by mesenchymal stromal cells might help fight bacteria in skin wounds.
When stem cells are treated with interferon gamma, they appear to have significantly enhanced reparative capacity, researchers found.
Discuss topics from travel plans to your horse’s age with your veterinarian to help ensure yearlong equine wellness.
The British Horseracing Authority will conduct a full review of the sport’s equine anti-doping rules, it announced this week.
The affected horse was tested for a third time on Jan. 24 and officials received the negative results Thursday evening.
The affected horse was tested for a third time on Jan. 24 and officials received the negative results Thursday evening.
The hospital was quarantined after a horse there tested positive for equine herpes myeloencephalitis last week.
The summit will be held June 27, 2018, at the Keeneland sales pavilion, in Lexington, Kentucky.
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