UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Breanna Gaubatz
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment
October 26, 2013
Gaubatz’ research focused on equine protozoal myeloencphalitis (or EPM).
Gaubatz’ research focused on equine protozoal myeloencphalitis (or EPM).
Owners are urged to have horses vaccinated properly to reduce the risk of WNV, EEE, and other diseases.
The affected horse–an unvaccinated 4-year-old Shire gelding from Trigg County–has been euthanized.
The unvaccinated 17-year-old Quarter Horse mare died earlier this month.
The unvaccinated 3-year-old Quarter Horse gelding has a favorable prognosis for recovery.
Researchers found that Neospora hughesi is being identified in horses across the United States.
The 2-year-old Standardbred gelding’s condition is improving and he has resumed eating and drinking.
The unvaccinated 10-year-old mare from north Pasco was euthanized after becoming ill.
Officials in Florida and New Hampshire reported that horses in both states have tested positive for EEE.
Officials announced Oct. 4 that two additional horses have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
Reported diseases include CEM, strangles, influenza, EVA, EHV, piroplasmosis, salmonellosis, and more.
Officials confirmed Oregon’s third case, while a fifth Kentucky horse tested positive for WNV.
As of Sept. 25, 139 cases of EEE and 157 cases of WNV have been reported in horses nationwide.
A horse in Chatham County has tested positive for EEE, environmental health officials announced Sept. 26.
The 7-year-old Quarter Horse gelding was recently pastured in Outlook, Wash., and has no vaccination history.
Wyoming animal health officials encourage owners to vaccinate horses against the potentially deadly virus.
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