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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
Four More WNV Cases Confirmed in Kentucky
The Kentucky State Veterinarian’s office late on Monday, Aug. 19, confirmed that four more horses in Kentucky have been confirmed as having West Nile virus (WNV). None of the horses had been vaccinated.
This brings the total of WNV cases in
Mare Rescued from Creek
A 26-year-old mare named Josie survived a harrowing creek rescue in Pennsylvania on Aug. 2 with the help of area residents, horse owners, fire department personnel, and a veterinarian, according to an article in the Tribune Review.
West Nile Virus Detected In Three Colorado Horses and a Crow
West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in the blood of two horses and a crow from Weld County and one horse from Pueblo County.
John Pape is an epidemiologist who specializes in animal-related diseases for the Colorado Department
Seven More WNV Cases Confirmed In Kentucky
The Kentucky State Veterinarian’s office reported late on Friday, Aug. 16, that seven more horses in the state had been confirmed positive for West Nile virus (WNV). That brings the total number of positive horses in the state this year to 15, according to Rusty Ford of the State Veterinarian’s office. Of those 15 cases this year, seven survived, seven were euthanized, and one was found
On-the-Scene Account of Sunday Silence’s Battle with Laminitis
HAYAKITA, HOKKAIDO, JAPAN (August 13) — It’s the ninth anniversary of the death of Zenya Yoshida, the founder of Shadai Farm. Rain has fallen for most of the day, growing stronger toward evening and the mood is grim at Shadai Stallion Station.
