New Mexico Reports First Equine WNV Case of 2014
Edited Press Release
August 15, 2014
The unvaccinated horse was euthanized last week after contracting West Nile virus (WNV).
The unvaccinated horse was euthanized last week after contracting West Nile virus (WNV).
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding 10 horses missing from their pasture near Sparks, Oklahoma.
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Animal health officials in Colorado and Texas have reported additional equine cases of vesicular stomatitis (VS) in both states.
The 12-year old unvaccinated gelding with no travel history was euthanized following the sudden onset and progression of fever and neurologic signs.
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Panelists say continued improvement in regard to equine health and welfare is closely tied to major cultural changes in horse racing.
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service indicates that Georgia reported 25 equine EEE cases in 2013.
A North Dakota man who pleaded guilty to maltreating more than 100 horses last year has been arrested on charges that he violated terms of his probation.
Bal A Bali is being treated by Weston Davis, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, of Palm Beach Equine, in Wellington, Florida, and Vernon Dryden, DVM, CJF, APF, of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, in Lexington, Kentucky.
The head of the United States Anti-Doping Agency Aug. 11 outlined how the organization could assist the Thoroughbred racing industry should its factions come together and push for federal legislation.
Catherine Nunnery, DVM, will begin seeing cases at the New Bolton Center on Sept. 3.
Of the 1,138 respondents, 532 (47%) said they are most likely to splurge on riding boots to get a high-quality product.
Penn Vet researchers found that adult horses that retained the ability to stand had a 95% survival rate, while those that became recumbent had an 18% survival rate.
Researchers found that saddle type did not appear to impact movement in a group of Icelandic horses.
The Jockey Club, Aug. 10, acknowledged progress on the effort to adopt uniform medication and drug-testing rules on a state-by-state basis, but also said it will advocate on the federal level for assistance in the form of legislation.
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