International Horse Movements and Disease Risk
Equine Disease Quarterly
July 15, 2017
From 1995 to 2014, the OIE received reports of 54 disease events associated with international horse movement.
From 1995 to 2014, the OIE received reports of 54 disease events associated with international horse movement.
Confirmed diseases include influenza, EHV, strangles, nocardioform placentitis, piroplasmosis, EIA, and more.
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Dr. Fernanda Cesar shares the most current research on R. equi, which causes pneumonia in foals.
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Of the 268 respondents, 93 (35%) said their horses suffer from seasonal respiratory allergies.
The state Department of Agriculture is working with the equine industry and veterinarians to contain the diseases.
Of the 475 respondents, 76 (16%) said they’re concerned about the air quality in their horses’ barns.
The OIE has described management “pillars” to keep most diseases at bay for high-health, high-performance horses.
Horses with noninfectious respiratory disease had much lower SAA concentrations than horses with infectious disease.
Dr. David Horohov, UK Gluck Equine Research Center director, gives a overview of vaccines and explains their importance.
Dusty arenas could be compromising your respiratory health, right along with your horse’s.
Researchers discuss equine rotavirus infection in foals, bacterial upper airway infections, and more.
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