Respiratory Equine Herpesvirus Confirmed in Massachusetts
Diane E. Rice
January 12, 2021
Five horses were exposed at the private facility.
Five horses were exposed at the private facility.
The release clears the index case, as well as its Ventura County facility and 32 additional horses housed there.
The affected horse remains under quarantine at a California veterinary hospital.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture states no additional cases were reported among exposed horses.
Dr. Laurie Lawrence of the University of Kentucky describes recent equine nutrition research from her lab, from deciphering forage composition to monitoring obesity. She also shares common misconceptions about feeding horses.
A Brazilian researcher recommends genetic testing of mares showing “stallionlike” behavioral characteristics or infertility.
Studies support DHAI combined with uterine lavage one hour after insemination as a useful approach for helping settle problem mares.
Thirty-two horses at a boarding facility remain under quarantine following exposure.
An additional 75 horses were exposed and are under quarantine.
An additional 66 horses were exposed.
The horse is recovering.
The drug used to bring mares into heat for breeding might be just as effective at keeping them out of heat when given at different doses.
Researchers observed feral herd interactions during a three-year study and found effective mare-foal vocal communication seems to help foals survive.
The horse, which has survived, was vaccinated prior to showing neurologic signs.
Strep zoo are responsible for a variety of diseases and issues in horses, including pneumonia, abortions, and upper respiratory, wound, testicular, and neonatal infections.
The last horse confirmed positive with equine herpesvirus-4 tested negative after 14 days.
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