Pigeon Fever in Horses Update
Texas Animal Health Comission
April 19, 2012
The Texas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory tallied more than 150 positive pigeon fever cultures in 2011.
The Texas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory tallied more than 150 positive pigeon fever cultures in 2011.
In recent years, a deadly disease–hendra virus–has been making waves in the Australian equine industry.
Five horses in Reddington, Ind., are dead after contracting the botulism toxin from an “unknown food source.”
Complicated and emerging equine skin disorders do exist, but they are rare, according to one researcher.
Three horses from Swaziland are dead after contracting African horse sickness, according to an OIE report.
Two properties that have been under quarantine for Hendra virus have been given the all clear.
As of Feb. 17 the University of Kentucky’s VDL has confirmed 21 cases of equine leptospiral abortion
Some veterinarians say they saw many cases in drought-plagued 2011 as they would see in five years.
The Queensland, Australia, government is seeking horse owner input in a survey regarding hendra virus.
Potomac horse fever often poses a diagnostic challenge because of its varied clinical presentations.
The horse died on Tuesday (Jan. 3) and the positive result for the virus came back late last night (Jan. 4).
Topics discussed clinical signs, treatment options, diagnostic tests, and vaccination against Lyme disease.
Disease control in developing countries must be cost-effective, practical, and acceptable to livestock owners.
Topics discussed included racetrack testing requirements, current testing options, and recent reerach results.
More than 30 cases of pigeon fever in horses have been recently identified in Louisiana.
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