Researchers found that the only factor associated with a decreased risk of squamous cell carcinoma (or SCC, the most common ocular tumor in horses) recurrence was use of a fly mask with 90% or more UV light protection.
Arthroscopic pastern bone chip removal in horses had no significant impact on Thoroughbreds’ racing performance, researchers found.
The affected horse has not left the premises for more than three weeks and was isolated immediately when clinical signs developed. The horse remains quarantined and is reportedly recovering.
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The Arizona Department of Agriculture has confirmed three additional cases of EHV-1 in Maricopa County.
The affected horse has been euthanized, and state officials are testing additional horses stabled with or that live near the index case.
Abnormalities in small structures in the horse’s throat—the arytenoid cartilages and larynx—can have little to no impact on some horses’ racing prospects but can end others’ careers. Until recently, the effects of aberrations in the middle were anyone’s best guess.
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Two Quarter Horse geldings exhibited neurologic signs before testing positive for EHV-1 on May 7.
In each county, a Quarter Horse tested positive for EIA in late April.
The affected undervaccinated 8-year-old Quarter Horse stallion developed clinical signs on April 24 and was euthanized due to a poor prognosis.
Four of the six EHV-positive horses showed respiratory signs of disease (three of which have died) and two are showing neurologic signs.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency national reference laboratory confirmed one case in the rural municipality of Beaver River and another in the rural municipality of Meadow Lake.
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The affected 10-year-old gelding was vaccinated against EHV-1, is not showing neurologic signs of disease, and is recovering with veterinary treatment.
The positive Quarter Horse mare attended events at the Brazos County Expo Center and the Taylor County Expo Center in mid-April. She is currently quarantined and being treated by a veterinarian.
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