Hendra Vaccine Offers Hope for Australian Horse Owners
Edited Press Release
May 25, 2012
One scientist said the high number of hendra cases reported in 2011 emphasized the need for a vaccine.
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One scientist said the high number of hendra cases reported in 2011 emphasized the need for a vaccine.
Digital radiography is up to 85% sensitive and 93% specific for diagnosing enterolithiasis in horses.
The study on Lawsonia intracellularis involves 14 Thoroughbred farms and 600 Thoroughbreds in Kentucky.
S. neurona causes the neurologic disease EPM. A fully sequenced genome will provide a resource for virulence factor and S. neurona antigen characterization, which could lead to new immunizations or therapeutics against the parasite.
A team of researchers has successfully located chromosomal regions associated with equine sarcoids.
Understanding ailments older foals can develop and treatment options increases the patient’s survival chances.
Larry Jones has been a looming presence on the backside of Pimlico Race Course during Preakness week.
Researchers continue to modify stem cell and PRP treatments as they reveal what does not work and what might be effective.
The presentation, “Latest Technologies in Diagnosing Equine Lameness,” was led by Kent Allen, DVM.
Researchers are evaluating the safety of a new injectable treatment modality for SDFT injuries.
Each imaging option, such as MRI, radiography and more, serves a unique role in equine lameness diagnosis.
Dr. Nathaniel While has stepped down as director of the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center.
If not treated early, equine ocular keratitis (corneal inflammation) can lead to blindness and eye loss.
Submissions should be designed to help advance the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of pigeon fever.
Understanding equine recurrent uveitis (ERU, or moon blindness) can help owners spot eye issues early.
This year’s Congress will cover a broad range of day-to-day equine medicine and surgery topics.
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