Jackson County, Oregon, Horse Tests Positive for WNV
Edited Press Release
October 1, 2015
Despite cooler temperatures, officials are urging area owners to take steps to protect their horses from disease.
Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
Despite cooler temperatures, officials are urging area owners to take steps to protect their horses from disease.
Dr. Anthony Blikslager offers insight to vets on recognizing horses in pain and covers drug therapy options.
Two horses have been euthanized and dozens more quarantined in a rare West Nile virus (WNV) outbreak in France.
Vets can evaluate and treat performance-limiting respiratory problems to help return the patient to peak performance.
The unvaccinated horses from Calhoun and Van Buren counties have been euthanized.
Western Milling voluntarily recalled horse feed that could be contaminated with monensin, which is toxic to horses.
Moldy hay can can contribute to several respiratory problems in horses, the most important of which is heaves.
Officials say more than 200 vesicular stomatitis (VS) quarantines have been released thus far in Colorado.
This symposium will focus on the immune system’s role in equine diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, and parasites.
The majority of the affected horses were not previously vaccinated against West Nile virus.
All horses had issues, with older animals having more fractures, gaps between teeth, and cavities than younger ones.
Testing confirmed cantharidin in a single load of hay. The contamination has been linked to the deaths of six horses.
Stricture occurs when a ring of tissue reduces the esophagus’ diameter, making it hard for a horse to ingest food.
Being prepared in advance can help horse owners handle this scary situation as well as possible.
The unvaccinated yearling Thoroughbred colt from Bourbon County is recovering.
Thomas Divers, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, AVECC, will furnish a game plan to identify and treat diseases of the equine liver.
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