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What it Takes To Ship Competition Horses Overseas

Erica Larson April 24, 2018

Take an inside look at the rules and regulations regarding importing horses to the United States solely for competition.

What Does a ‘Free’ Horse Cost? Part 1

Sarah Evers Conrad December 7, 2017

Here’s what you need to know before acquiring a free (or nearly free) horse.

Dressage Horse Detained After Positive Glanders Test

Pat Raia August 17, 2017

Sagacious HF is in extended quarantine in Miami pending the results of additional testing slated for Aug. 23.

The Ark at JFK Opens Quarantine Facilities

Amber Heintzberger July 18, 2017

The Ark’s facilities are designed to eliminate the introduction of disease to the United States from imported horses.

Biosecurity at Equine Events

Equine Disease Quarterly July 11, 2017

Find tips on managing and preventing a “perfect storm” of infectious disease spread at horse competition facilities.

BLM Quarantines Axtell Wild Horse Corrals

Edited Press Release April 3, 2017

Officials believe some horses have contracted strangles. Testing is underway to confirm the diagnosis.

What Should I Do if My Horse Was Exposed to Disease?

Reining In Equine Infectious Respiratory Diseases

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc April 1, 2017

Controlling disease spread can be challenging. A veterinarian offers tips on how to react if your farm becomes infected.

Quarantine at FEI World Cup Finals Lifted After Retest

Edited Press Release March 28, 2017

A horse arriving from Europe produced.a “questionable” blood test result, but tested negative on a retest.

Equine Herpesvirus Update

Steve Reed, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM March 16, 2017

With EHV cases reported from California to Kentucky already in 2017, get information you need to protect your horse.

EHV-1 in Nevada; ehv-1 abortions in ontario; ehv in indiana; EHV Confirmed at Portland Meadows Race Track

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The Horse Staff March 16, 2017

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Tips for Handling an Equine Infectious GI Disease Outbreak

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc March 14, 2017

Implement appropriate biosecurity measures pre-emptively, as infectious disease is an ever-present risk with horses.

EHV-1: What Are We Learning?

Heather Smith Thomas January 3, 2017

This potentially fatal infectious disease continues to challenge the horse industry, but our experiences are teaching us how to prevent its spread.

Texas Owners: Vaccinate Against Mosquito-Borne Illnesses

Vaccination to Control Equine Influenza During an Outbreak

Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA December 9, 2016

Equine influenza vaccination strategies evaluated in one study reduced new flu infections on average by 60%.

Practical Management of Strangles Outbreaks in Horses

Edited Press Release May 31, 2015

Strangles outbreaks can be devastating, but the damage can be minimized or prevented through practical control plans.

Vets in Australia Support New Biosecurity Bills

Edited Press Release April 4, 2015

The bills are designed to strengthen control measures to better manage the risk of diseases entering Australia.

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The Horse Staff October 15, 2014

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