Update on Ulcers

For more than a decade equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) and colonic ulcers have been linked to performance and health problems in horses. Today research continues to improve our understanding of ulcers, and the results are

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Number of Human West Nile Virus Cases Lowest in Years

The West Nile virus season is on track to be the mildest in seven years, with less than a third the number of serious human cases as last year’s total, U.S. health officials said.

As of Tuesday, there were 368 severe human cases, with 18

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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