Anthrax Confirmed in Texas Horse
Edited Press Release
August 26, 2021
The case marks the state’s first confirmed equine case of anthrax in 2021.
Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
The case marks the state’s first confirmed equine case of anthrax in 2021.
The Thoroughbred filly was unvaccinated for the disease.
The FDA has received multiple reports of patients who have required medical support and been hospitalized after self-medicating with ivermectin intended for horses.
The affected mare is the state’s 14th equine confirmed with EEE in 2021.
So far in 2021, Idaho officials have confirmed West Nile virus in horses in Blaine, Lemhi, Twin Falls, Canyon, and Ada counties.
The cases mark the state’s third and fourth equids confirmed with EEE in 2021.
Study: Working horses in moderately low-oxygen conditions—typical of slightly higher altitudes—could lead to more endurance and better race times for Thoroughbreds.
The 2-year-old filly was unvaccinated.
This is the state’s second confirmed equine EHV-1 case in 2021.
The 14-year-old Quarter Horse mare was unvaccinated against the disease.
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Equine behaviorist Dr. Sue McDonnell: “Imagine if that rider had loosened the reins, patted the horse on the neck, and left the arena.”
Four premises in three counties are affected.
This is Florida’s 13th confirmed case of EEE in an equine in 2021.
The horse and his three stablemates were unvaccinated.
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