Hendra Virus Confirmed Near Lismore, New South Wales
Edited Press Release
September 4, 2015
The unvaccinated 8-year-old gelding fell ill on Sept. 2 and was euthanized Sept. 3.
The unvaccinated 8-year-old gelding fell ill on Sept. 2 and was euthanized Sept. 3.
Participating horses must have a health certificate issued by their veterinarian within 48 hours of arrival.
As of Aug. 26, 65 locations in 15 counties are under quarantine for vesicular stomatitis (VS).
Scientists examined the effects of Salmonella shedding on previously hospitalized horses and their stablemates.
Officials said this outbreak is not contained to one specific area of the state and urged horse owners to take caution.
Researchers found no evidence that donkeys pose more of a disease threat than horses at mixed-equine events.
Cases reported in Archuleta, Chaffee, Conejos, Delta, La Plata, Larimer, Mesa, Montezuma, Montrose, and Weld counties.
Anthrax is a bacterial disease caused by Bacillus anthracis.
Cases have been confirmed in Archuleta, Chaffee, Delta, La Plata, Larimer, Mesa, Montezuma, and Montrose counties.
The Hendra virus vaccine received registration from the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority.
Researchers recently determined that diagnostic tests for Lyme neuroborreliosis have poor reliability.
A horse at the site tested positive in April, but officials say the diagnosis isn’t necessarily cause for concern.
Two confirmed cases of vesicular stomatitis have been found in the western part of the state.
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A horse in Laramie County, Wyoming, tested positive for vesicular stomatitis on July 22, a USDA statement said.
The final premises released was in Ward County, approximately 30 miles north of Fort Stockton.
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