Rabies Cases on the Rise in Kansas
Edited Press Release
July 10, 2015
Vaccinate horses to help protect against this invariably fatal zoonotic disease.
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Vaccinate horses to help protect against this invariably fatal zoonotic disease.
Researcher found that three commonly used macrolides suppressed foals’ normal sweat responses to varying degrees.
The affected horse, a 12-year-old Miniature mare from Chesapeake, had not been vaccinated against the virus.
The procedure is designed to minimize surgical stress and complications associated with enucleations.
Laser resection resulted in reduced postoperative complications and a positive prognosis, researchers determined.
Ulcers were more prevalent in domestic horses than feral ones, but the latter group wasn’t immune to these lesions.
An equine behavior expert considers the reasons why horses might roll after baths.
Horses in Montrose and Delta counties tested positive for vesicular stomatitis on July 2.
Find out what you need to know about this devastating neurologic disease and what research developments are underway.
Vaccinating, eliminating standing water, and stalling horses can reduce the risk of mosquito-borne disease.
Krista Lea, MS, of the University of Kentucky, presents information to help horse owners and veterinarians understand the stability of ergovaline in endophyte-infected tall fescue, which causes toxicosis in broodmares.
This potentially deadly condition affects grazing horses. Learn about its clinical signs, treatments, and prognosis.
Vaccination and good horse and pest management can help protect horses from WNV during peak mosquito season.
Drought-related toxicity in horses is rare but typically has serious consequences if it occurs.
Officials said an unvaccinated 19-year-old gelding died after showing clinical signs of infection for two to three days.
Readers said they are most concerned about senior horses’ nutrition, followed by their joint and soft tissue health.
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