Zika Virus: Are Horses at Risk?
J. Scott Weese, DVM, DVSc, Dipl. ACVIM
July 27, 2016
Zika virus recently made news for its reported link to human birth defects. But can this WNV relative affect horses?
Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
Zika virus recently made news for its reported link to human birth defects. But can this WNV relative affect horses?
Vesicular Stomatitis causes mouth blisters, coronet band lesions lameness, and more. Learn about this insect-spread disease’s clinical signs from Dr. Angela Pelzel-McClusky, who serves as the USDA’s national equine epidemiologist.
While small in size, Minis have the same health needs and risks as other breeds, as well as a number of unique issues.
The unvaccinated 2-year-old mare from Grandview is showing neurologic signs of disease.
The affected horse–a mare from Chesapeake with an unknown vaccination history–died a day after contracting EEE.
The unvaccinated filly from Sacramento County is recovering.
The adult pony, which had no known vaccine history and no recent travel history, was euthanized July 9.
Researchers are evaluating the impact of these proteins in combating performance-induced physiologic stress in horses.
Dr. Paul Morley of Colorado State University explains how insects can transmit vesicular stomatitis between horses and cattle and horses, as well as other ways the disease can spread.
Of the 299 respondents, 196 (66%) said they use a sprinkler or water to help control arena dust.
The unvaccinated 5-year-old Mustang mare residing in Berkley County did not survive.
Design a feeding program that provides adequate calories without putting the horse at risk for gastrointestinal upset.
The affected horse, an unvaccinated 8-year-old mustang mare, was euthanized July 7.
Learn to recognize the signs of various temperature-raising conditions in horses.
The state veterinarian’s office reported three new cases on July 12, bringing the state’s 2016 case count to eight.
If ingested, the leaves and seeds on trees of this genus can cause hemolytic anemia and death in horses.
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