
Australian Horse Industry Could Face Increased Disease Risk
International horse movement and climate changes could contribute to disease risk, one vet says.

International horse movement and climate changes could contribute to disease risk, one vet says.

Larry Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, will serve as the AAEP On Call veterinarian the June 8 Belmont Stakes.

Officials have confirmed 12 cases of EIA in one horse herd located in the northwestern part of the state.
UC Davis is seeking donations of young, healthy mares for its teaching herd to serve as embryo recipients.
One recent study found tick paralysis had a 26% mortality rate in affected Australian horses.
The USEF will host a town hall meeting on horse welfare, which will be broadcast live online on June 3.

Brad LeaMaster, DVM, PhD, advised owners to protect their horses against WNV and EHV-1 this spring.
The event is designed adress animals’ welfare and veterinarians’ responsibilities to protect it.

Protecting livestock–including horses–and/or family pet is an important task during Hurricane season.
Officials implemented equine import restrictions after CEM was confirmed in a horse in Puerto Rico.
Equine Colic Awareness Month is designed to raise awareness on the issues of colic and colic prevention.
With the EQStable app owners can centralize pertinent horse health information on their phone.
A study explored how working with horses can develop emotional intelligence in humans.
Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry Minister John McVeigh urged owners to protect horses via vaccination.
Riders4Helmets will host International Helmet Awareness Day 2013 on June 22.

She described the importance of finding sustainable solutions to human and animal health issues.
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