Washington Confirms First Equine WNV Case of 2017
Edited Press Release
August 11, 2017
The 10-year-old Quarter Horse from Spokane County suffered incoordination and muscle tremors but is recovering.
The 10-year-old Quarter Horse from Spokane County suffered incoordination and muscle tremors but is recovering.
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Veterinarians have confirmed nearly 30 cases so far this year and expect to see more.
Learn how to help your horse remain free of this common and highly contagious respiratory disease.
A horse residing in Larimer County tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) on Aug. 2.
The FEI also announced that a Belgian show jumping horse has tested positive for a metabolite of the analgesic tramadol.
Labs in Australia, France, Great Britain, Hong Kong, and the United States earned reference laboratory accreditation.
Reports suggest several individuals allegedly chased wild horses on Utah’s McKay Flat while riding on motorcycles.
Most of the violations in a recent study involved excessive use of the whip before the 100-meter mark.
A viral disease, EEE affects the central nervous system and is transmitted to horses by infected mosquitoes.
Of the 502 poll respondents, 224 (45%) said their biggest concern is keeping horses from overheating in the trailer.
Make biosecurity a priority before, during, and after traveling with your horse.
Foals’ size and fragility present veterinarians with unique diagnostic and treatment challenges in the face of colic.
Three horses have been apparently abandoned in the same area since Aug. 1.
Eleven horses have died in racing or training at Saratoga Race Course since the start of the year.
The fund was established to help more than 40 horses abandoned in 2016 and those in need of emergency aid in the future.
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