Disinfecting For Strangles

My pony is on a large farm with about 80 horses where strangles has broken out. How do you treat that big of a problem?

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Hear The Latest On FMD, EPM, and WNV

Tonight The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care will conduct a free seminar for horse owners and industry professionals addressing EPM, West Nile, and Foot and Mouth disease concerns. The seminar is at

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The Latest From Experts on FMD, EPM, and WNV

The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care will conduct a free seminar for horse owners and industry professionals addressing EPM, West Nile, and Foot and Mouth disease concerns. The seminar will be Friday, April 27, 2001, at the

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Pennsylvannia Launches West Nile Surveillance Program

Pennsylvania’s West Nile virus (WNV) surveillance program was launched April 9 with the help of officials from the Departments of Health, Environmental Protection, and Agriculture, and the Cumberland County Commissioners. A demonstration of the

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Certification of Disinfections for Tack Trunks/Containers

Certification of Disinfection for Tack Trunks/Containers

Identification of Tack Trunk/Container

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In The News: A Free Seminar For Horse Owners

A free seminar for horse owners and industry leaders about the latest on EPM, West Nile, and Foot and Mouth Disease will be presented Friday, April 27, 2001 at the Kentucky Horse Park Visitor’s Information Center from 5-7 pm. The seminar will

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USDA Alert

Effective immediately and until further notice all importation of live swine and ruminants from the European Union (EU) and other countries affected with foot and mouth disease (FMD) will not be allowed entry into the

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Equine Skin Disease

Equine skin diseases may be due to fungal agents (dermatophytes or ringworm), bacterial infections (dermatophilus or rain scald), or immune-mediated disorders (pemphigus foliaceous). Nodular skin diseases”quine skin diseases may be due to fungal agents (dermatophytes or ringworm), bacterial i

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Strangles Management

Disinfection and cleanliness cannot be over-emphasized in the face of a strangles outbreak. In addition to direct contact with positive horses, Streptococcus equi can be introduced by contaminated hands, clothing, and equipment. Ask your

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Choke (Esophageal Obstruction)

The word choke for me conjures up images of someone hovering over a table, unable to talk or breathe because a piece of food has lodged in their trachea or windpipe–fortunately, the Heimlich maneuver usually rectifies the situation. Choke is

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Castration In The Horse

In this article, we’ll see how an orchidectomy is performed in the horse, when it can be performed, potential complications, and the myths behind castration in horses.

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USDA Continues Viligance Against Foot And Mouth Disease

Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman yesterday said the USDA will continue to be vigilant in its efforts to prevent foot and mouth disease (FMD) from entering the United States, including intensified scrutiny and inspections at ports of entry an

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Sweden Restricts Horse Imports

The arrival of foot and mouth disease in Europe has complicated many equestrian events for organizers and competitors, including the World Cup Final in Gšteborg, Sweden. It was announced March 27 that horses will only be allowed to enter Sweden

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North Dakota Issues Emergency Ban

The North Dakota State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) issued an emergency order Tuesday, in an effort to prevent the introduction of foot and mouth disease (FMD) into the state.

The headlines from Europe are a clear warning of the impact”P>The North Dakota State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) issu

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