Rain Increases Risk of WNV, EEE among Wisconsin Horses
Edited Press Release
August 20, 2012
EEE and WNV have stricken hundreds of horses in Wisconsin since 2001.
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EEE and WNV have stricken hundreds of horses in Wisconsin since 2001.
Six horses collided during the race. One sustained a slight fracture and is expected to recover.
The UF disaster response team funded a rope and webbing testing project with the donation.
More than 70 equine West Nile virus cases have already been diagnosed in the United States in 2012.
A horse in Jackson County has tested positive for WNV, the first in the state to do so since 2010.
The AAEP Foundation will donate $15,000 to the Operation Gelding program.
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The colt will be evaluated by specialists at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky.
The WNV positive horses are from Fremont, Weld, Montrose (2), and Larimer counties.
The changes came about after eight racing fatalities occurred during the month of May at Churchill Downs.
The day-long event focused on matters of equine health, primarily Thoroughbred retirement and aftercare.
Governor Pat Quinn signed a bill into law Tuesday designating Miniature Horses as recognized service animals.
The affected horse–an 18-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse from Laurel County–had no WNV vaccination history.
An 11-year-old Quarter Horse mare from Salem County has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
In New Zealand, only veterinarians and veterinary students supervised by vets can perform horse castrations.
The Jockey Club has added a provision governing regulatory administration of furosemide on race day.
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