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New EHV-1 Variant Outbreak Caught Early
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Feb 21, 2022
Routine health monitoring and broader testing helped veterinarians identify an outbreak quickly.
Read MoreCase Study: 2020 Equine Coronavirus Outbreak in Japan
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jul 27, 2021
All 41 horses at the affected facility got infected with ECoV, with some shedding virus for up to 98 days.
Read MoreInfographic: SAA: Infection Detection in Horses
by The Horse Staff | May 25, 2021
Learn about serum amyloid A and how veterinarians can use it for early identification of inflammation in horses.
Read MoreExposed: Practical Lessons from a Real-Life Equine Infectious Disease Outbreak
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Apr 24, 2021
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 More3 Types of Equine Respiratory Disease
by Peter Heidmann, DVM, MPH, Dipl. ACVIM | Apr 22, 2021
Learn more about equine asthma, acute respiratory infections, and shipping fever in horses.
Read MoreVentura 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 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.
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