Prevalence of on Farms (AAEP 2011)
Erica Larson
February 5, 2012
The overall seroprevalence was 68% on all farms tested, with levels on individual farms ranging from 14-100%.
The overall seroprevalence was 68% on all farms tested, with levels on individual farms ranging from 14-100%.
Using the a newly developed serologic L. intracellularis assay, a research team found the overall seroprevalence of the bacteria was 68%, with seroprevalence levels on individual farms ranging from 14-100%.
The models allow students to practice a variety of medical procedures before working on a live horse.
The location of the fracture in the humerus impacted racing performance but had no effect on return to racing.
The rule requires newly registered horses and ponies competing in national competitions to be microchipped.
Despite their ghastly appearance most jaw fractures can be repaired relatively easily in a field setting.
The mare and foal were admitted as a precautionary measure for pain management related to the birth.”
One researcher says manual therapies can effectively relieve back pain.
The new Orange County case brings the California total to 16 positive horses.
The CDFA does not believe the two situations are related and is investigating both outbreaks.
Owners or caretakers should be prepared for emergencies when mares are scheduled to foal.
Necropsy results indicate that it is highly unlikely one horse’s recumbency was due to the EHV-1 infection.
One horse was euthanized after testing positive for the neurologic form of the virus in early January.
An additional horse was confirmed EHV-1-positive and another was euthanized in connection with the outbreak.
The goal is to identify factors associated with the outbreak in order to prevent and control outbreaks.
Only one of the eight horses has displayed neurologic signs consistent with EHV-1 thus far.
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