UKVDL Offering New Panels: Equine Diarrhea Multiplex PCR
TheHorse.com
December 22, 2017
The three new problem-based panels offer a focused diagnostic test selection for equine diarrhea cases.
The three new problem-based panels offer a focused diagnostic test selection for equine diarrhea cases.
Dr. Kelly Sears’ equine piroplasmosis research resulted in the discovery of a new Theileria organism.
The “Advancement in Equine Research Award” gives $45,000 for infectious disease research.
Leptospirosis bacteria can be present in apparently healthy horses, yet can also cause abortions and eye problems.
Sagacious HF is in extended quarantine in Miami pending the results of additional testing slated for Aug. 23.
Since 1994, when the virus was first identified, 102 Australian horses have died or been euthanized due to Hendra virus.
Veterinarians have confirmed nearly 30 cases so far this year and expect to see more.
The unvaccinated 12-year-old Welsh Pony mare was euthanized and tested positive for Hendra on Aug. 6.
Researchers tested a vaccine created with “reverse genetics” with positive results.
Animal health officials say vaccination is the most effective way of reducing the risk of Hendra infection in horses.
From 1995 to 2014, the OIE received reports of 54 disease events associated with international horse movement.
Confirmed diseases include influenza, EHV, strangles, nocardioform placentitis, piroplasmosis, EIA, and more.
Find tips on managing and preventing a “perfect storm” of infectious disease spread at horse competition facilities.
The 11-year-old unvaccinated gelding has been euthanized.
Bornaviruses are known to cause a lethal form of encephalitis, called borna disease, in horses and sheep.
The new test takes just four hours to complete. Previous tests took up to two weeks.
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