AHS Cases Prompt Horse Movement Restrictions in South Africa
Edited Press Release
April 8, 2013
The increasing number of reported AHS cases in South Africa prompted the movement restrictions.
The increasing number of reported AHS cases in South Africa prompted the movement restrictions.
Researchers studied effects of dispersal on colonies of flying foxes, which transmit hendra virus to horses.
The new Lyme disease test can reportedly detect antibodies as early as two to four weeks following infection.
The TAHC determined Kleberg County equids could be at high risk for exposure to equine piroplasmosis (EP).
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Your horse’s fecal production and appearance can be an indicator of good or poor health.
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Dr. Roberta Dwyer shares thoughts on the evolution of the publication produced by UK and Lloyd’s of London.
Hendra has not been detected before in that state; horse owners are urged to take precautionary measures.
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