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Dressage Horse Detained After Positive Glanders Test

Pat Raia August 17, 2017

Sagacious HF is in extended quarantine in Miami pending the results of additional testing slated for Aug. 23.

The Ark at JFK Opens Quarantine Facilities

Amber Heintzberger July 18, 2017

The Ark’s facilities are designed to eliminate the introduction of disease to the United States from imported horses.

International Horse Movements and Disease Risk

Equine Disease Quarterly July 15, 2017

From 1995 to 2014, the OIE received reports of 54 disease events associated with international horse movement.

Risk Mitigation Strategies for High-Performance Horses

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA May 2, 2017

The OIE has described management “pillars” to keep most diseases at bay for high-health, high-performance horses.

Quarantine at FEI World Cup Finals Lifted After Retest

Edited Press Release March 28, 2017

A horse arriving from Europe produced.a “questionable” blood test result, but tested negative on a retest.

Make Brexit an Opportunity, British Equine Industry Says

Edited Press Release March 7, 2017

Panelists discussed the potential impact on equine trade, identification, biosecurity, competition travel, and more.

The ARK at JFK Equine, Livestock Export Center Now Open

Edited Press Release February 19, 2017

The Equine and Livestock Export Center has 23 stalls, non-slip flooring, and high-quality hay and bedding.

The Role of State Officials in Protecting Horse Health

Maureen Gallatin February 8, 2017

Animal health officials help manage disease outbreaks, ensure the health of animals crossing state lines, and more.

USDA APHIS Adds Korea to List of CEM-Affected Regions

Erica Larson January 20, 2017

Horses from Korea will be subject to import restrictions to reduce risk of CEM being brought to the United States.

2017 UK Equine Showcase, Breeders’ Short Course Scheduled

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment December 23, 2016

Lecture topics will include vaccinations, disease surveillance, foal nutrition, R. equi, biosecurity, and more.

How Do Horses Get to the Rio Olympic Games?

Edited Press Release July 29, 2016

Find out how the equine competitors from around the world got to Brazil.

Vets: Need for New AHS Vaccines ‘Urgent’

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA April 3, 2016

African horse sickness has the potential to spread due to climate change and increased international horse movement.

Researchers Working to Address Risk of AHS Spread

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA March 26, 2016

Climate change is creating conducive conditions for African horse sickness to spread further than it has in the past.

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University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment March 23, 2016

The 10th International Equine Infectious Diseases Conference will convene April 4-8 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Flying Horses: What to Consider

World Equine Veterinary Association March 3, 2016

Be mindful of the associated health risks and understand how to best manage your horse before and after air travel.

New Guidelines for Assessing Welfare of Equids for Transport

Edited Press Release February 19, 2016

The European Commission supported the development of the guidelines on assessing equids’ fitness for transport.

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