
The Return of Vesicular Stomatitis in Horses
Horse owners in the southwestern and western U.S. should be aware of the current VS outbreak situation and implement aggressive vector mitigation and biosecurity strategies to protect their horses.
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Horse owners in the southwestern and western U.S. should be aware of the current VS outbreak situation and implement aggressive vector mitigation and biosecurity strategies to protect their horses.

The 15-year-old unvaccinated mare was confirmed positive for EEE on Aug. 28 and euthanized after showing clinical signs beginning Aug. 18.

The diagnosis marks Putnam County’s second positive Eastern equine encephalomyelitis case for 2019.

The unvaccinated 12-year-old Quarter Horse mare presented on Aug. 13 with ataxia, fever, head-pressing, and tremors and died from the disease on Aug. 14.

Here’s your update on confirmed positive and suspect states and counties.

The temporary suspension of paperwork required for intrastate animal movement will help facilitate evacuation of horses and other animals.

A researcher tested common oil-based palatants to find out which horses liked best. Here are her results.

Hurricane season is upon us, so horse owners should ready themselves in advance for evacuation or to weather a storm in place. Here’s what to remember.

The unvaccinated mare is the state’s third confirmed WNV equine case in 2019.

Two horses have been euthanized, and two are receiving supportive care.

The attending veterinarian of the Rockingham County horse says PHF is uncommon in the area.

Two Oswego County horses succumb to the disease.

Horses in hot climates might not be as shade- and shelter-dependent as expected.

Horses have tested positive in three Michigan counties.

Several faculty members and students in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s Department of Animal and Food Sciences recently earned national awards.

Both are reportable diseases in the state.
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