Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
This is the first genetic variant for hypoparathyroidism identified in any domestic animal species. Testing is now available.
The premises is located in Texas County, Missouri.
The positive test resulted in a voluntary quarantine of the horse’s premises.
The horse, which has survived, was vaccinated prior to showing neurologic signs.
The horses are located in Weber and Utah counties.
The horse’s vaccinations were not current.
All were either unvaccinated or undervaccinated.
The case marks the state’s 14th Eastern equine encephalomyelitis case for 2020.
The 6-year-old mare was humanely euthanized.
TAHC officials are working with the local veterinarian and the horse’s owner to mitigate the disease’s spread.
The case marks the state’s first case for 2020.
The Livingston County horse had been vaccinated in March of this year.
This marks the state’s 14th positive equine WNV case for 2020.
The horse resided at a private Canyon County facility.
Researchers found horses pulling tourism carts didn’t have excessive demands placed on them but did make recommendations for improved welfare.
The state has now logged 20 equine cases, including Lincoln and Sheboygan counties’ first.
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