Complicated Equine Skin Diseases
Erica Larson
March 23, 2012
Complicated and emerging equine skin disorders do exist, but they are rare, according to one researcher.
Complicated and emerging equine skin disorders do exist, but they are rare, according to one researcher.
Three horses from Swaziland are dead after contracting African horse sickness, according to an OIE report.
Two properties that have been under quarantine for Hendra virus have been given the all clear.
As of Feb. 17 the University of Kentucky’s VDL has confirmed 21 cases of equine leptospiral abortion
Some veterinarians say they saw many cases in drought-plagued 2011 as they would see in five years.
The Queensland, Australia, government is seeking horse owner input in a survey regarding hendra virus.
Potomac horse fever often poses a diagnostic challenge because of its varied clinical presentations.
The horse died on Tuesday (Jan. 3) and the positive result for the virus came back late last night (Jan. 4).
Topics discussed clinical signs, treatment options, diagnostic tests, and vaccination against Lyme disease.
Disease control in developing countries must be cost-effective, practical, and acceptable to livestock owners.
Topics discussed included racetrack testing requirements, current testing options, and recent reerach results.
More than 30 cases of pigeon fever in horses have been recently identified in Louisiana.
Since June 2011, the program has provided notification of more than 500 equine disease reports to subscribers.
Botulism and scrub tick infestations both cause the progressive muscular paralysis seen in the deceased horses
Another Australia horse has tested positive for hendra virus, bringing the nation’s 2011 total to 23 cases.
Australian health authorities are dealing with an unprecedented number and distribution of hendra cases.
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