International Equine Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2016
Equine Disease Quarterly
April 6, 2017
Confirmed diseases include equine herpesvirus, West Nile virus, African horse sickness, strangles, influenza, and more.
Confirmed diseases include equine herpesvirus, West Nile virus, African horse sickness, strangles, influenza, and more.
The Hippidion genus descended from a common ancestor of our modern-day horses, but didn’t survive into our current world.
The hoof is a dynamic structure that undergoes continuous changes throughout a horses’ lifetime.
Overall horses coped well with parasites. But the heavier the parasite load, the lower the horse’s body condition score.
The ruling dismissed a lawsuit asking the BLM to remove horses from some Nevada ranges to protect the ecologic balance.
The index farm and veterinary clinic at which the horse was treated are currently under quarantine.
The horse was euthanized at the Marion DuPont Scott Equine Health Center in Leesburg, Virginia, shortly after arrival.
Many of the abnormalities researchers evaluated in weanling X rays improve by the time the horse was a yearling.
Of the 832 poll respondents, 285 (34%) say feed and hay will be their most expensive equine-related purchase this year.
Researchers are working to help us better evaluate and manage parasites in the face of anthelmintic resistance.
The two organizations will work together on risk management initiatives for eventing and endurance.
Reproductive endocrinology can influence a horse’s overall health and well-being.
The horse, which appeared to be malnourished and losing hair due to a fungal infection, was found near Florence.
Officials believe some horses have contracted strangles. Testing is underway to confirm the diagnosis.
The public can view gathered horses at the Challis Wild Horse Corrals, in Idaho, April 5-6, from 3-5 p.m., local time.
Dr. John Pirri Jr. pledged more than $6.8 million for UK Ag Equine Programs’ facility needs.
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