Seven Things You Need to Know About Equine Influenza
Nancy S. Loving, DVM
August 19, 2015
Researchers have been hard at work studying this contagious respiratory disease.
Researchers have been hard at work studying this contagious respiratory disease.
A horse at the site tested positive in April, but officials say the diagnosis isn’t necessarily cause for concern.
Thrush can cause serious and sometimes permanent lameness if not treated promptly and properly.
Strangles outbreaks can be devastating, but the damage can be minimized or prevented through practical control plans.
Officials urged horsemen and organizers to take precautions due to the EHV-1 cases diagnosed across the country.
The bills are designed to strengthen disease control measures to better manage disease risk in Australia.
The large-scale VS outbreak in 2014 caused extended quarantines and transportation headaches for horse owners.
Infections can be reduced by recognizing the risk and having appropriate cleaning, disinfection, and hygiene protocols.
The farm-level biosecurity standard is designed to help protect Canada’s equine industry from animal diseases.
Similar to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for human diseases, the EDCC will serve as the official source of information about equine infectious diseases and provide real-time alerts when disease outbreaks such as the neurologic form of herpesvirus infection occur.
The bills are designed to strengthen control measures to better manage the risk of diseases entering Australia.
A veterinarian reviews proper hand hygiene techniques to help prevent equine disease spread during exams and procedures.
After weathering a natural disaster, take steps to reduce your horses’ chances of infection or injury.
The facility will provide a 24-hour quarantine facility for the import and export of horses and other animals, and more.
Something as simple as a sign can help organizers run events that promote horse health and biosecurity.
The bills are designed to strengthen measures to better manage the risk of disease entering and spreading in Australia.
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