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Ventura Co. Boarding Facility Released From EHV-1 Quarantine
by Jennifer Whittle | Dec 22, 2020
The affected horse remains under quarantine at a California veterinary hospital.
Read MoreEHV-1 Quarantine Lifted at Los Angeles Co. Boarding Facility
by Diane E. Rice | Dec 22, 2020
The California Department of Food and Agriculture states no additional cases were reported among exposed horses.
Read MoreMichigan Horse Tests Positive for EHM
by Diane E. Rice | Nov 24, 2020
The horse is recovering.
Read MoreExposed: Practical Lessons from a Real-Life Equine Infectious Disease Outbreak
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Oct 13, 2019
Get an inside look at the chronology of the EHV-1 outbreak in early 2018 that impacted hundreds of horses competing at an event in Orange County, California, and the steps involved in controlling disease going forward.
Read MorePractical Biosecurity Tips to Protect Your Horses
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Sep 17, 2019
Use these disease prevention strategies to protect your horse on the farm, at the horse show, and in the breeding shed.
Read MoreEquine Coronavirus Diagnostics: Take Fecal Samples
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | May 19, 2019
Equine coronavirus’ main signs are subtle and nonspecific—anorexia, lethargy, and fever. And while it doesn’t consistently cause gastrointestinal signs such as colic or diarrhea, researchers have learned that affected horses’ feces are the most reliable sample to test.
Read MoreResearchers Studying EZL’s Effects on Equids, Owners in Sub-Saharan Africa
by Edited Press Release | Dec 14, 2018
Humans rely on the majority of horses, donkeys, and mules in Sub-Saharan Africa for working purposes. If illness, such as ELZ, stops the animals from carrying loads or pulling carts for agriculture or transport purposes, the dependent family’s income can suffer significantly.
Read MoreWhat to Do if a Horse Tests Positive for Salmonella
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Dec 9, 2018
The bacterium Salmonella enterica can spread quickly between horses on a farm or in a hospital setting, causing significant financial and even equine losses. Here’s how one veterinarian recommends managing positive cases.
Read MoreEHV-1: A Clinician’s Perspective
by Steve Reed, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM | Oct 31, 2018
Steve Reed, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, of Rood & Riddle Veterinary Hospital, in Lexington, Kentucky, offers his insight about equine herpesvirus-1, including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Read MoreThree Types of Equine Respiratory Disease
by Peter Heidmann, DVM, MPH, Dipl. ACVIM | Oct 26, 2018
Learn more about equine asthma, acute respiratory infections, and shipping fever in horses.
Read MoreBiosecurity: Protect Your Horse From Disease
by The Horse Staff | Sep 18, 2018
How can you keep your horse healthy when going to horse shows, trail rides, or events? And what about bringing new horses into a boarding stable? Learn about practical biosecurity measures to protect your horses.
Read MoreEmergency 911: Horse Show Edition
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Aug 17, 2018
Critical conditions such as colic, injuries, and dehydration can strike when you’re at a competition with your horse. Here’s how to handle them.
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