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Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director, grew up riding and caring for her family’s horses in Central Virginia and received a B.A. in journalism and equestrian studies from Averett University. She joined The Horse in 1999 and has led the editorial team since 2010. A 4-H and Pony Club graduate, she enjoys dressage, eventing, and trail riding. Her heart horse, It Happened Again (“Happy,” pictured), a former graded-stakes-winning Thoroughbred gelding, was her longtime partner in the saddle and remains a lasting inspiration. Stephanie is based in Lexington, Kentucky.

Articles by: Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director

The Latest West Nile Virus Update

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director October 21, 1999

Twenty-one of the cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in horses were handled and treated by the Mattituck-Laurel Veterinary Hospital, in Laurel, N.Y. Of those 21, eight have died or were euthanized. An additional horse, a Thoroughbred, might be euthanized tonight, following intensive exam by the United States Department of Agriculture.

John E. Andresen, DVM, is the equine specialist

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West Nile Virus Confirmed (no longer “-like”)

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director October 21, 1999

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the unique disease outbreak in NY horses is no longer the “West Nile-like” virus. It now has been confirmed as the actual West Nile virus.

Centers for Disease Control have not yet issued a statement that would confirm West Nile virus in the dead birds found in CT and NJ.

More reports and an in-depth question/answer

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USDA Takes Action On West Nile Virus

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director October 14, 1999

According to a USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service press release from Oct. 13, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is taking several steps to ensure that the West Nile virus (WNV) does not have a detrimental effect

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Vesicular Stomatitis: No Outbreaks In 1999?

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director September 24, 1999

According to veterinarians, there are two possible reasons why there have been no reported cases of equine vesicular stomatitis (VS) this year. The first possible reason is that there is actually no disease occuring, the second, is that there

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First Intranasal Equine Influenza Vaccine Introduced

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director September 1, 1999

After over five years of research and development, Heska Corporation is set to launch Flu Avert I.N. vaccine, the first modified-live virus, intranasal equine influenza vaccine. The proprietary vaccine and intranasal applicator will provide

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