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Equine Cases of West Nile Virus Infection, Jan. 1-Oct. 1, 2001
There have been 137 cases of clinical West Nile virus (WNV) infection detected in horses from 11 States.
The horses are from:
- 1 county in Alabama: Dale (Ozark, 2);
- 2 counties in Connecticut:
West Nile Virus Identified in Missouri Birds
West Nile virus (WNV) has been identified in five American crows from the St. Louis area. The U.S. Geological Survey National Wildlife Health Center, Madison, Wisconsin, notified the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Oct. 5 that
West Nile Virus in Arkansas
The Arkansas Department of Health and the Livestock and Poultry Commission have reported that one dead Blue Jay in Union County has tested positive at the USGS National Wildlife Laboratory in Madison, Wisconsin for West Nile virus
West Nile Virus Found in NC Crows, Horses
North Carolina’s State Public Health Laboratory reported Oct. 9 that West Nile virus (WNV) has been found in two horses in the state. The infected horses were in Hyde County and Camden County (and are not confirmed at
Geldings and Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA)
Is it possible for a gelding to have equine viral arteritis?
Problems With Blue Eyes?
Could a horse with two blue eyes have vision problems?
Horse Council Opposes Federal HIPPA Rules Affecting Riders
The American Horse Council submitted comments opposing proposed regulations governing the provisions in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). The regulations were proposed by the Internal Revenue Service, the
Survey Confirms Preliminary Thoughts; Points to Other Research Needs
“This survey was to identify risk factors, not causes,” emphasized Dr. Roberta Dwyer of the Gluck Equine Research Center. Dwyer was the University of Kentucky’s leader in the organization and implementation of the survey of 133 farms
Hemorrhage in the Broodmare
A mare is at the greatest risk of a deadly complication associated with foaling known as hemorrhage in the 24-48 hours after giving birth. However, it is important to note that hemorrhage can occur at any time during gestation, and that it shoul
Superovulation
In the continuing effort to increase the fertility of horses there comes a new weapon–superovulation. Inducing a mare to ovulate multiple oocytes can translate into producing more foals from selected females. Assisted reproductive technology ca
Mare Fertility Insurance
Each year horse breeders, regardless of the breed they nurture, make their biggest financial decisions when they decide on matings.
Stallion Insurance
There is virtually no investment in the horse business, short of buying a farm, that equals the investment in a stallion. Whether an individual is buying a horse or several members get together to form a syndicate, the price can run well into th
Rectal Examination of a Colicky Horse
Horses with signs of colic can be grouped into one of three categories:
- horses which are resolved after medical management at the farm;
- horses which are resolved after more intensive medical management at a referral
Encephalomyelitis
The initials are innocuous enough–EEE, WEE, VEE–but the diseases they stand for can be deadly to both equines and humans. They are, in order, Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis (EEE), Western Equine Encephalomyelitis (WEE), and Venezuelan Equine
Bits And Pieces
We welcome the new year, and all the promise it holds. We also welcome some new names, but familiar friends, to the 1997 Editorial Advisory Board of The Horse, and we thank those who have served without fanfare for the past year. These
New Year’s Vet-Solutions
Exercise more. Cut down on coffee. Call your children more often. The new year is here–and why not put your horse’s health on your resolution list? Just like you, your horse needs a health maintenance plan and regular immunizations from its
