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New CSU Semen Facility Meets International Standards

The Horse Staff September 11, 2002

The new stallion barn at Colorado State University’s Equine Reproduction Laboratory, specifically designed to meet the requirements for exporting semen internationally, is now complete and prepared to handle client requests around the world.

The new facility is comprised of 1,200 square feet for semen collection, a barn to house 10 stallions for the breeding season and expanded

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Summary of Recent Australian Quarantine Case

The Horse Staff September 3, 2002

The Australian Horse Industry Council has congratulated the quarantine authorities for their action and decisions in the case of a horse that became sick during quarantine in Sydney.


Horse Council president, Dr Paul O’Callaghan said “The

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West Nile Virus Vaccine Q&A

The Horse Staff September 3, 2002

The following information is from Rocky Bigbie, DVM, a representative of Fort Dodge Animal Health, the company that manufacturers the West Nile virus (WNV) vaccine. Company officials recommend that horse owners consult with their own veterinarians to get more specific details about the threat to their horses.

What is the vaccination schedule in normal areas and

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First Equine Case of West Nile Virus in Vermont

The Horse Staff August 30, 2002

Animal health officials with the Vermont Department of Agriculture, Food & Markets have confirmed that a horse in Franklin County has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), ending three years of speculation as to when and where the first

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Kentucky Equine West Nile Virus Cases Total 69

The Horse Staff August 29, 2002

Six Quarter Horses are among the 13 new confirmed cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in the state’s equine population, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture announced Thursday. The total number of equine in Kentucky confirmed infected with WNV in

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EIA in Georgia: Four Test Positive, 94 Quarantined

The Horse Staff August 26, 2002

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin announced last week that four horses in Chattooga County tested positive for Equine infectious anemia (EIA) and have been euthanized. So far, 94 other horses in the county have had to be quarantine

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Genetics and West Nile Virus

The Horse Staff August 22, 2002

A recent study in mice completed by French researchers suggest that some individuals might be genetically predisposed to have a deadly reaction to West Nile virus (WNV).


The study was published in this week’s issue of the Proceedings

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Safety Tips for Animal Owners During Mosquito Spraying

The Horse Staff August 22, 2002

As more cases of West Nile virus (WNV)-associated illness have been diagnosed in people and horses, communities have taken steps to prevent spread of the virus. Mosquito control is the most effective means of preventing spread of WNV and many

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West Nile Virus Spreads in Illinois

The Horse Staff August 22, 2002

The number of Illinois counties reporting West Nile virus (WNV) activity grew to 82 with the Aug. 19 confirmation that a horse from Massac County has tested positive for the mosquito-transmitted virus.

In addition to the Massac County horse, nine other horses–in Clay (1), Montgomery (1), Madison (4), Union (2) and Wabash (1) counties-–were reported positive Monday for West Nile

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