Latest News – The Horse
Kentucky Equine WNV Cases Reach 89
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture announced late on Aug. 30 that 20 more horses have been confirmed with West Nile virus. That brings the total number of 2002 equine WNV cases in Kentucky to 89.
Of the 20 horses reported today, 12 are
Australian Shuttlers Released From Quarantine
In the wake of a positive West Nile Virus (WNV) test on a Canadian Standardbred horse, almost 50 Thoroughbred shuttle stallions were released from Australia’s major quarantine station outside Sydney on the morning of Aug. 30.
The decisio
Recent Kentucky WNV Horses Not Fully Vaccinated
To clarify information released yesterday (Aug. 29) on two Kentucky horses which were reported to have been vaccinated yet contracteed
West Nile virus (WNV), the Kentucky State Veterinarian’s office noted that those two horses had not receive
The Path of West Nile Virus in Canada
Horse owners in Canada are becoming just as wary of the neurological disease West Nile virus (WNV) as their U.S. neighbors. The virus has already affected at least ten horses in the Manitoba province, and officials are recommending mosquito
First Equine Case of West Nile Virus in Vermont
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
Researchers Lay Groundwork for Future MRLS Studies
The scientific community wrapped up a two-day workshop at the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center Aug. 28 with a thorough review of research into mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS). They put forth some ideas on how to
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
