Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
According to the New South Wales (NSW) Department of Primary Industries, as of today there are 3,055 equine influenza infected properties, 330 dangerous contact properties, and 369 suspect properties.
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has formulated practical recommendations and biosecurity measures for disease control. These specific protocols provide guidance for containment and cleanup. Work with your veterinarian to
A free web-based seminar on West Nile virus is now archived and available on demand.
The National Animal Health Monitoring Systems (NAHMS), a program within the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, conducts various animal health studies. NAHMS conducted specific studies of equine health and management during 1998 and
Vaccination of the horses shortlisted to represent Australia at the 2008 Olympics has begun following a special allocation of up to 100 doses of horse flu vaccine for high-value horses used in equestrian competition.
“Vaccine has been
Chances are you know someone with a heart murmur–you might even have one yourself. Usually it’s discovered at birth, and most often it’s nothing to worry about. The heart is fine; it just makes a sound associated with blood flow. The same can be
According to information from the New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland, Australia, governments, vaccination has begun in specific areas to try and contain the outbreak of equine influenza in that country.
As of Sept. 28, New South Wales
A Racine County, Wisconson, horse has tested positive for West Nile virus. The Caledonia and Mount Pleasant Health Department says it’s the first documented case this year of the mosquito-borne disease in Racine County. Health officer Margaret
The coach of Oklahoma City’s minor-league hockey team helped prevent a possible stampede of Belgian horses at the Oklahoma State Fair by biting one of the animals on its ear.
Doug Sauter, who coaches the Oklahoma City Blazers of the Central
At a workshop in 2000, an international group of veterinary investigators eliminated the term chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to technically describe the equine respiratory ailment commonly known as “heaves.” They elected
Horses suffer from few endocrine disorders compared to humans and companion animals; however, they’re not totally off the hook, explained Emily Graves, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, of Michigan State University, to horse owners in attendance at the
While equine influenza (EI) has temporarily dragged the equine industry in New South Wales and Queensland to a halt, horsemen are starting to consider the long-term impact the of the outbreak on breeding, sales, and racing.
The traditional
It sounds like the plot for a scary B-movie: Germs go into space on a rocket and come back stronger and deadlier than ever. Except, it really happened.
Since West Nile virus emerged in the United States in 1999, more than 24,671 horses have been infected.
New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland will receive the majority of 20,000 vials of equine influenza vaccine expected to arrive Thursday, according to Primary Industries Minister Ian Macdonald.
The states will each receive around 9,500 vials
A new website launched by the Montana-based Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary examines research on uveitis and blindness in Appaloosa horses.
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