Equine Neurologic Disease
Equine Disease Quarterly
June 8, 2013
The accurate diagnosis of equine neurologic disease is important for several reasons.
The accurate diagnosis of equine neurologic disease is important for several reasons.
Officials encouraged owners to ensure their horses are properly vaccinated against WNV.
Officials have confirmed 12 cases of EIA in one horse herd located in the northwestern part of the state.
Eleven states and Puerto Rico reported 44 rabid equids in 2011.
Brad LeaMaster, DVM, PhD, advised owners to protect their horses against WNV and EHV-1 this spring.
After comparing results from current methods, researchers recommend a three-tiered approach EIA testing.
Officials visited the affected horse’s home property and reported no animals were showing signs of illness.
Confirmation of a horse with Australian bat lyssavirus could increase disease risk to vets and horse owners.
This is the first case where Australian bat lyssavirus has been identified in a horse.
Washington animal health officials are advising owners to make sure their horses are vaccinated against WNV.
In 2012, there were 20 cases of EEE and three cases of WNV in North Carolina horses reported.
Researchers still have questions about wobbler syndrome’s etiology and pathogenesis.
A Logan County horse tested positive for rabies while a Garfield County horse tested positive for EIA.
Animal health officials are urging horse owners to vaccinate their animals for both EEE and WNV.
The development of a semi-quantitative assay could help improve EPM diagnostics, researchers say.
Reported diseases include contagious equine metritis, strangles, influenza, equine herpesvirus, and more.
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