Colorado Reports First WNV Cases in 2019
Edited Press Release
September 3, 2019
Three horses in separate counties confirmed positive for West Nile virus.
Three horses in separate counties confirmed positive for West Nile virus.
Officials have reported Madera County’s first and the state’s fifth confirmed equine WNV case for 2019.
Because research into vortex wave circulation therapy is new, one researcher sought to understand how it might be helping horses, and she produced measurable results.
The unvaccinated Ashtabula County horse succumbed to the deadly EEE virus.
Stress not only leads to stereotypical behaviors and high cortisol (stress hormone) levels but also disrupts the horse’s gastrointestinal (GI) system and microbiome.
Both Elkhart County horses were euthanized.
Daylight cycles influence physiology and behavior rhythms. And, as an Irish researcher recently reported, understanding how horses respond to these cycles can help you better manage your animals.
The 15-year-old unvaccinated mare was confirmed positive for EEE on Aug. 28 and euthanized after showing clinical signs beginning Aug. 18.
The diagnosis marks Putnam County’s second positive Eastern equine encephalomyelitis case for 2019.
Studies have shown a lunar influence on humans and animals, from fertility levels to hormone fluctuations to immune response. More research into its effect on equine colic, however, needs to be done to make a strong association.
This is the state’s first equine infectious anemia-positive horse in 2019.
Here’s your update on confirmed positive and suspect states and counties.
The temporary suspension of paperwork required for intrastate animal movement will help facilitate evacuation of horses and other animals.
A researcher tested common oil-based palatants to find out which horses liked best. Here are her results.
Hurricane season is upon us, so horse owners should ready themselves in advance for evacuation or to weather a storm in place. Here’s what to remember.
A researcher investigated how long horses spent eating when offered varying amounts of soluble fiber. Her findings could help your horse avoid health and behavior issues, such as gastric ulcers and cribbing.
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