New Hendra Virus case Confirmed in North Queensland
The case was confirmed Sept. 5 on a property between Cairns and Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia.
The case was confirmed Sept. 5 on a property between Cairns and Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia.
The BLM seeks comment on a proposed non-helicopter gather and removal of wild horses at three Nevada HMAs.
An additional case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) has been confirmed in Wisconsin.
Tomas Gimenez, Dr.Med.Vet, will retire in 2013 after a career of improving large animal rescue techniques.
The American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation received funds for the first time this year.
The George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals has one of the world’s largest equine clinical faculties.
Flying foxes are the type of Australian fruit bat that transmits the deadly hendra virus to horses.
The BLM is extending its deadline for private land wild horse ecosanctuary proposals from Aug. 29 to Sept. 19.

This grant program aids in the rescue and rehabilitation of retired racehorses.
Dressage at Devon has announced its schedule for educational sessions to be held at the 2012 show.
The 2-year-old unvaccinated gelding from Yakima County has been euthanized.

The AAEP implores horse owners and vets prepare for emergencies as Hurricane Isaac moves towards the coast.

The initiative follows a fatal traffic accident in May in which Pollard lost three international event horses.
The team will assist with locating, rounding up, identifying, and moving livestock after disasters.
Individuals are asked to identify and report HPA violators, and support strong HPA enforcement by the USDA.
Both West Nile virus (WNV) and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) have been identified in Massachusetts horses.
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