Iowa’s First Two Equine WNV Cases of 2012 Confirmed
Erica Larson
August 8, 2012
Two horses from Johnson County, Iowa, have tested positive for West Nile virus.
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Two horses from Johnson County, Iowa, have tested positive for West Nile virus.
The treatment and drug records of horses running in the Travers Stakes will be updated daily online.
Sometimes you know it’s time: When an older horse in less-than-ideal health suffers a serious bout of colic, euthanasia might be the best option. But what about when it’s not so clear-cut–when continued medical treatment and careful management are options, but the animal’s quality of life could go downhill very quickly.
The commission plans to hold a fact-finding meeting on use of race-day furosemide day, officials said Aug. 4.
Researchers found that performing for an audience did not affect horses’ stress levels compared to training.
The 3-year-old unvaccinated filly from Fresno County is recovering, the CDFA said.
The 11-year-old Arabian gelding finished the 100-mile ride in fourth place.
Exercising the multifidus muscles in addition to daily training could reduce equine back pain.
The Unwanted Horse Coalition’s Operation Gelding program has aided in the gelding of 489 stallions to date.
Equine Guelph is seeking horse owner participation in a survey about colic management practices.
Study shows this treatment for mild osteoarthritis has longer lasting effects than previously thought.
The affected horse was not vaccinated against WNV and has since been euthanized.
The conference was attended by more than 250 delegates from around the world.
The first discussion, which will cover sacroiliac pain in horses, is scheduled for Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m.
All three confirmed WNV cases were unvaccinated, the CDFA reported.
More research is needed to fully understand equine movement disorders such as shivers and stringhalt.
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