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Kentucky Equine West Nile Virus Cases Total 69
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
EIA in Georgia: Four Test Positive, 94 Quarantined
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
First West Nile Virus Cases in New Mexico, Montana
New Mexico and Montana joined the list of states affected by West Nile virus (WNV) Thursday when they announced their first equine cases. A New Mexico ranch horse from Tucumcari, in the eastern part of the state, did not survive WNV, and was not
Mosquito Infected with West Nile Virus Found at Churchill Downs
Officials with the Jefferson County, Ky. Health Department said that at least one mosquito infected with West Nile virus has been found at Churchill Downs.
The discovery of the mosquito came during a routine examination of a group of
West Nile Virus Cases Down in Ocala Area
Many Marion County, Fla., horse farm owners took the advice of their veterinarians seriously and vaccinated their horses against the vector-borne West Nile virus (WNV) last autumn. Officials believe it has resulted in a decrease i
Kentucky Reports 13 More WNV Cases
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture announced late Friday, Aug. 23, that 12 more Kentucky horses were confirmed today as having West Nile virus (WNV). One additional horse was confirmed on Thursday, Aug. 22. This brings the number of Kentucky
California Joins Growing List of States to Ban EPO
Erythropoietin, a human medication designed to increase the concentration of red blood cells that is rumored to be in use on racehorses, has been added to the list of prohibited veterinary substances on racing premises by the California Horse
Zimbabwe Horse Farms Under Attack
Horses in Zimbabwe are facing injury and slaughter due to a government land grab.
According to reports from racing officials in South Africa, President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe has instituted a program whereby all white farmers must
First WNV Cases Detected in Mules and Mosquitoes in Kansas
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus (WNV) in two mules–one in Montgomery County and one in Sedgwick County. The virus was also found in a mosquito population collected from Barton
Genetics and West Nile Virus
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
Radiographs and Selecting Racehorses
Veterinarians should select racehorses at auction, not “radiographically clean horses,” Thoroughbred farm Three Chimneys’ resident veterinarian Jim Morehead, DVM, told Australia’s leading equine veterinarians at a yearling radiographic seminar
Safety Tips for Animal Owners During Mosquito Spraying
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
West Nile Virus Spreads in Illinois
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
25 Equine WNV Cases in Kentucky
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture announced late on Wednesday, Aug. 21, that six more horses had been confirmed positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) in the state. None had been vaccinated. Five of the horses are alive and one was euthanized o
West Nile Virus Moves Westward in Horses
West Nile virus (WNV) has appeared in horses as far west as Wyoming and Colorado, according to reports from state officials and the United States Department of Agriculture. Equine cases have also been found in Michigan and Oklahoma for the
Derby Winner, Top Japanese Sire Sunday Silence Dies
The long vigil is over. After 14 weeks of battle, Sunday Silence died of heart failure Sunday, Aug. 19, brought on by infection in his leg and the debilitating effects of laminitis.
At Shadai Stallion Station in Japan’s Hokkaido, where
