Are Plant-Based Horse Vaccines on the Horizon?
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
July 19, 2015
Horses might someday be able to consume plant-based products designed to prevent and fight infections, researchers say.
Horses might someday be able to consume plant-based products designed to prevent and fight infections, researchers say.
The 2015 AHP Equine Industry Survey shows that horse owners rely on vets, industry has stabilized since Great Recession.
An unvaccinated horse from Barnwell County died after contracting the mosquito-borne disease.
Both horses–one from Newton County and one from Orange County–were unvaccinated against Eastern equine encephalitis.
Researchers found that of 239 horses that tested positive for equine influenza virus, 84 had been vaccinated.
Vaccinate horses to help protect against this invariably fatal zoonotic disease.
The affected horse, a 12-year-old Miniature mare from Chesapeake, had not been vaccinated against the virus.
Vaccinating, eliminating standing water, and stalling horses can reduce the risk of mosquito-borne disease.
Ensure your horse’s “healthspan” equals his lifespan by optimizing his immunity, parasite control, and feed programs.
The study is postponed due to a large-scale highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak requiring officials’ attention.
Vaccination and good horse and pest management can help protect horses from WNV during peak mosquito season.
Officials said an unvaccinated 19-year-old gelding died after showing clinical signs of infection for two to three days.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the goings-on of a U.K. vet clinic and its differences from ones stateside.
Learn how vaccination can help protect horses from this potentially deadly zoonotic disease.
Wellness plans are a win-win-win for clinic, client, and patient. Learn how to implement one in your vet practice.
Be familiar with what’s normal for your horse so it’s obvious when something’s not right.
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