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Equine Emerging and Surging Diseases: What’s on the Horizon?

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc July 17, 2012

Emerging and re-emerging diseases can devastate equine populations and cost the industry millions of dollars.

Botulism Outbreak Suspected in Maine Horse Deaths

Pat Raia April 30, 2012

Agricultural authorities believe a botulism outbreak is responsible for the deaths of 23 horses at one farm.

Botulism Kills Five Indiana Horses

Erica Larson March 27, 2012

Five horses in Reddington, Ind., are dead after contracting the botulism toxin from an “unknown food source.”

Botulism or Ticks Likely Caused Australian Horse Deaths

Erica Larson November 2, 2011

Botulism and scrub tick infestations both cause the progressive muscular paralysis seen in the deceased horses

New Bolton Center Free Lecture on Botulism and Horses

Edited Press Release September 20, 2011

On Oct. 4, the New Bolton Center will present “BoTox: Good for Your Wrinkles, Not Good for Your Horse.”

International Equine Disease Report, First Quarter 2011

Equine Disease Quarterly July 7, 2011

The International Collating Center, Newmarket, United Kingdom, and other sources reported the following

Type A Botulism in Horses Described in Case Review

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc March 24, 2010

Ten years of data from type A botulism outbreaks in horses helps us better understand the disease.

Botulism: A Deadly Toxin

The Horse Staff March 2, 2010

Botulism results from a deadly toxin that strikes horses swiftly, but exposure can easily be prevented. Dr. Rocky Mason of Hagyard Equine Medical institute tells us more.

Beat Botulism

Marcia King March 1, 2010

Botulism is largely avoidable, but immediate veterinary treatment could help save an affected horse’s life.

Botulism in Horses: A Deadly Disease

University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment June 25, 2009

Botulism is a deadly disease caused by the toxins produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The botulinum toxin is a potent neurotoxin that impairs nerve function, including those of the diaphragm, leading to paralysis. When the

Vet Confirms Botulism Caused Recent Wyoming Horse Deaths

The Horse Staff May 31, 2009

A dozen horses that died in a pasture west of Casper, Wyo., last month had botulism, according to a report appearing on kcwy13.com.

George Marble, DVM, said three

Vaccination Yearly Planner

Nancy S. Loving, DVM January 1, 2009

Immunizations are the cornerstone of disease prevention if given appropriately and in a timely manner.

Consider Vaccinating Horses Against Botulism

Edited Press Release November 2, 2008

The recent deaths of approximately 100 horses in Florida in an apparent outbreak of equine botulism have highlighted the need for a better understanding of the causes of the dreaded disease, and how it can be prevented.

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100 Horses Dead at Embryo Transfer Farm; Botulism Suspected

Erin Ryder October 10, 2008

Around 100 horses have died at EquiTransfer, a Marion County, Fla., embryo transfer farm. Veterinary officials say that botulism from haylage might be to blame.

EquiTransfer is owned by veterinarians Jose D?vila, DVM, and his wife, Francis