BIVI Calls for Equine Infectious Disease Proposals
Infectious disease researchers can submit proposals for an equine research award program, sponsored by BIVI.
Infectious disease researchers can submit proposals for an equine research award program, sponsored by BIVI.

Three affected horses at OSU have been placed in isolation and are being treated.
A horse residing on the same property died due to hendra virus earlier this month.
The schedule is subject to change due to drought that is limiting animals’ water and forage resources.
A large mosquito population elevates the need for horse owners to vaccinate their animals against EEE and WNV.
Cyril R. Clarke, BVSc, MS, PhD. Dipl. ACVCP, will become dean of the RCVM on Oct. 1.

Vaccination can help prevent horses from contracting rabies, which is invariably fatal.
Greater knowledge about horse body language could mean fewer horse-related accidents in Danish riding schools.
The model rule represents a plan to provide appropriate penalties for violations of medication regulations.
The Kentucky Round-Up celebrates horses with demonstrations, hands-on activities, and educational exhibits.

The 2-year-old horse was euthanized after testing positive for both EEE and WNV.

Horse owners can help prevent WNV infections by managing mosquito populations and vaccinating horses.
The USA Equestrian Trust awarded nearly $210,000 in grants during the first of two 2013 application periods.
This year’s conference theme is “Embracing Science to Enhance Equine Welfare and Horse-Human Interactions.”
More than 750 horses have been castrated in 26 different states since the program?s inception in August 2010.
Congressmen Andy Barr and Paul Tonko have been named co-chairs of the Congressional Horse Caucus.
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