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Preventing Pigeon Fever

Sharon Spier, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM November 11, 2022

Is my horse at risk of catching pigeon fever from another horse at my trainer’s barn?

SAA: Infection Detection in Horses

The Horse Staff November 10, 2022

Learn about serum amyloid A and how veterinarians can use it for early identification of inflammation in horses.

Equine Innovators: What You Need to Know About EHV-1

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director October 31, 2022

Dr. Lutz Goehring weighs in on what researchers have learned about equine herpesvirus-1, how it spreads, and how to prevent infection.

Examining a Horse’s Mouth

Equus October 7, 2022

Knowing how to look inside your horse’s mouth safely can help you catch problems early.

Older Horses and Stallions at Increased WNV Risk

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA August 18, 2022

Results from a recent study in Egypt showed an association between certain horse demographics and vulnerability to West Nile virus.

Equine Vaccination Do’s and Don’ts

Corie Traylor August 17, 2022

Determining exactly which vaccines a horse needs can be confusing. Here are some basic do’s and don’ts to make sure you’re providing the disease protection your horse needs.

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The Horse Staff June 24, 2022

Learn how serum amyloid A can help veterinarians and owners detect issues in horses early and provide critical time to get ahead of disease, infection, and more. Sponsored by Zoetis.

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Inactivated African Horse Sickness Vaccine Shows Promise

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA June 8, 2022

Study results suggested vaccination with inactivated viruses of all nine serotypes could protect most horses from AHS.

AAEP Publishes Leptospirosis Guidelines

Edited Press Release June 7, 2022

The American Association of Equine Practitioners has published guidelines about leptospirosis risk factors, transmission, clinical signs, treatment, and other considerations.

EHV-1 in 2022

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA May 6, 2022

Here’s a look at what we know and what we’re learning about equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1) in light of recent outbreaks.

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Why Do Some Horses Develop Respiratory EHV-1 and Others EHM?

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA May 5, 2022

Researcher: Differing and possibly delayed immune responses could explain the variation and offer potential for redirecting viral effects.

EHV-2 and EHV-5: More Questions Than Answers?

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA March 29, 2022

EHV-2 and EHV-5 behave unlike EHV-1 and -4 and respond differently to antivirals, leaving researchers eager to better understand their importance.

Deadly Botulism Outbreak Confirmed in Florida

Diane E. Rice February 23, 2022

Horses at multiple farms have shown signs consistent with botulism.

New EHV-1 Variant Outbreak Caught Early

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA February 21, 2022

Routine health monitoring and broader testing helped veterinarians identify an outbreak quickly.

Colorado VS: Positive Diagnoses in 17 Counties

Study: Vesicular Stomatitis Can Overwinter in Black Fly Eggs

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA January 11, 2022

Vesicular stomatitis primarily affects horses, cows, and pigs, causing fever, drooling, and blisters on the mouth, lips, nose, coronary bands, and teats.

AAEP Publishes Equine Piroplasmosis Guidelines

Edited Press Release January 4, 2022

Natural tick-borne transmission of EP in the United States is rare, but veterinarians have recognized cases in recent years specifically involving iatrogenic transmission in Quarter Horse racehorses.