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2,185 Equids Dead in Ethiopia Horse Sickness Outbreak
Nearly 2,200 equids have died in an outbreak of African horse sickness in the country of Ethiopia, according to a report released by the Office International des Epizooties
More Farms Released from Piroplasmosis Quarantine
Florida agriculture officials are releasing additional farms from equine piroplasmosis quarantine. There are currently 13 premises under state quarantine. One farm still has positive horses on the premises.
At the height of the
Australia’s Newest Flu Scare Over
Tests on 74 horses have come back negative after a horse had a “weak positive test” for equine infuenza.
Massachusetts Horse Diagnosed with EEE
Massachusetts health officials are warning people to take precautions against mosquito bites after a horse in Freetown became infected with eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).
The state health department says the horse became ill with the
Equine Rabies Free Webinar on TheHorse.com
Could you identify a rabid horse if you saw one? Chances are you couldn’t.
EEE Diagnosed in Maine Horse
A Standardbred horse in Lebanon, Maine, has been diagnosed with Eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE).
According to a statement released by Maine State Veterinarian Donald E. Hoenig, VMD, the recumbent horse presented to Myhre Equine Clini
Seven Premises Released from Piroplasmosis Quarantine
Seven of the premises quarantined by Florida officials due to exposure to equine piroplasmosis have been released. Eighteen premises are still under quarantine. Positive horses are currently located at three of these properties, according to a
Thoroughbred Sire Galileo Recovering from Colic Surgery
Leading European sire Galileo was reportedly recovering from colic surgery performed Sept. 18 at Fethard Equine Hospital. According to The Racing Post, the Coolmore stallion was taken into the hospital through the evening having been
University of Melbourne Offers Free Lecture on 2007 Equine Influenza Outbreak
The outbreak of equine influenza in August 2007 was as unexpected as it was savage. The overnight unraveling of the racing industry and scenes of distraught Pony Club members led news bulletins around the country.
The man at the centre
Equine Laser Surgery Now Available through Wisconsin Vet School
Lasers are changing the options available to horse owners whose animals need surgical procedures.
“Laser surgery can not only save horse owners money for certain procedures, it can also be more effective than traditional surgery, with fewer
Kentucky Reports First Equine West Nile Virus Case of 2008
Kentucky agriculture officials announced today that a 9-year-old Saddlebred gelding has been confirmed positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is the first WNV case in the state so far this year.
The affected horse lives in Christian
Four Equine Piroplasmosis Quarantines Lifted in Florida
Four additional premises in Florida have been released from quarantine as all horses on those premises have tested negative for equine piroplasmosis. There are currently 15 premises still under quarantine. Five of those premises have at
Piroplasmosis in Florida: Some Quarantines Lifted
Florida agriculture officials have started lifting quarantines at the some of the properties with animals exposed to equine piroplasmosis. Three premises have been released due to negative testing on all horses, leaving 19 under state quarantine
Piroplasmosis Update: 20 Positive, Tracing Exposed Horses
Florida agriculture officials announced Sept. 8 that 20 horses have been confirmed positive for the foreign animal disease equine piroplasmosis, but even though this might sound
New Species of Bacteria Common in Foals
A recent addition to a family of bacteria generally associated with human stomach problems could play a part in causing intestinal upset in foals, say Belgian researchers who have found that a disproportionate amount of foals have the bug in their
