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International Equine Disease Report, Third Quarter 2014

Equine Disease Quarterly January 2, 2015

Diagnosed diseases include strangles, influenza, vesicular stomatitis, hendra virus, salmonellosis, and more.

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Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc November 17, 2014

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The Horse Staff August 29, 2014

Learn about 20 important equine infectious diseases that could make your horse sick, how they are spread, and ways to prevent them in our easy-to-follow visual guide.

Taking Piroplasmosis Seriously

Christy Corp-Minamiji, DVM December 16, 2013

Veterinarians are fine-tuning testing, prevention, and treatment methods for equine piroplasmosis.

International Equine Disease Report, Second Quarter 2013

Equine Disease Quarterly October 4, 2013

Reported diseases include CEM, strangles, influenza, EVA, EHV, piroplasmosis, salmonellosis, and more.

International Equine Disease Report, First Quarter 2013

Equine Disease Quarterly July 11, 2013

Confirmed diseases include contagious equine metritis, strangles, EHV, influenza, and more.

Positive EIA Test Prompts Hold Order at Texas Fairgrounds

Erica Larson June 26, 2013

A horse stabled at the Val Verde County Fairgrounds tested positive for EIA earlier this month.

TAHC Continues Equine Piroplasmosis Testing

Edited Press Release May 21, 2013

As of May 20, 19 horses residing on six Kelberg County premises have tested positive for the piroplasmosis.

Developing a Piroplasmosis Control Strategy for Sudan

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA May 11, 2013

Researchers hope to develop a control strategy to prevent piroplasmosis from spreading to other nations.

International Equine Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2012

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TAHC to Test Equids in Kleberg County for Piroplasmosis

Edited Press Release March 15, 2013

The TAHC determined Kleberg County equids could be at high risk for exposure to equine piroplasmosis (EP).

TAHC Releases Part of the Fever Tick Temporary Quarantine Area in Texas

Edited Press Release February 18, 2013

Fever ticks are capable of spreading the Babesia parasites that can cause equine piroplasmosis.

Optimizing Piroplasmosis Treatment Protocols (AAEP 2012)

Nancy S. Loving, DVM February 13, 2013

Researchers examined ways to minimize gastrointestinal complications when treating EP with imidocarb.

Understanding the OIE’s Role in Disease Prevention

Michelle Anderson February 2, 2013

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Indiana Officials Lift Equine Piroplasmosis Testing Requirement

Edited Press Release January 28, 2013

Officials voted to lift the equine piroplasmosis testing requirement at race tracks, beginning Feb. 1.

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