New Jersey Confirms First Equine EEE Case of 2013
Edited Press Release
August 20, 2013
The 7-year-old Cape May County gelding was euthanized after developing neurologic signs consistent with EEE.
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The 7-year-old Cape May County gelding was euthanized after developing neurologic signs consistent with EEE.
Knowledge about handling outbreaks will help ensure the best health possible for all horses involved.
Among the measures is early out-of-competition blood testing for banned substances.
More frequent forage feedings for group-housed horses could lead to a balance between feeding and resting.
Geldings can still develop problems in the reproductive tract, particularly in the accessory sex glands.
A case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) has been confirmed in a horse in Worcester County, Md.
An unvaccianted 12-year-old mare from Van Buren County tested positive for EEE.
Hong Kong will accept horses vaccinated against hendra virus, according to manufacturer recommendations.
KHRC Medical Director Mary Scollay, DVM, gave an introduction to the Mid-Atlantic Uniform Medication Program.
A 3-month-old colt from Montezuma County, Colo., has tested positive for West Nile virus.
About 1,000 horses are currently stabled at the Fair Grounds Race Course for a Quarter Horse racing meet.
Judge Mary Lou Robinson said she will sign an order requiring the AQHA to register cloned animals.
Jockeys struck a simulator with significantly (approximately 15%) more force with the backhand than forehand.
Dr. Sue McDonnell describes the regular care and maintenance of UPenn’s semi-feral pony research herd.
Panelists said public perception is based on biased representation by press and industry organizations.
Training efficacy and stress levels were similar in the negative and positive reinforcement groups.
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