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Horse Health
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Five Horse Deaths in Georgia Attributed to EEE
According to official reports, five horses from five different counties in Georgia have died recently from Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). No human cases of EEE have been reported within the pubÂlic health district.
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Pfizer Animal Health Research Grant Applications Due 2/20/2013
Pfizer Animal health has given $120,000 for a fellowship fund dedicated to research studies of inflammation, infectious disease and immunology in horses and other animals.
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Focus on Eradicating Glanders in Horses and Camels
According to a news release, a rare and dangerous lung disease in horses and camels is the subject of an international conference that opened yesterday, Agust 4, 2012.
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Poor Horse Pasture Source of Hendra Virus Infection?
According to the findings of a preliminary study into the effect of pasture quality on Hendra virus infection rates, hungry horses could be more susceptible to contracting Hendra virus.
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Quarantine Released on Horse with Positive EHV-1 Test
All quarantine and hold orders associated with the horse that recently tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus have been released, according to the Colorado Department of Agriculture's State Veterinarian's Office.The affected horse, a 6-year-old ge
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GBED - A Cause of Abortions and Foal Deaths
Recent research suggests that at least 3% of abortions in Quarter horses are due to glycogen branching enzyme deficiency. Some foals are born alive but are often weak and require warming and assistance to nurse after birth. These foals may appear healthy
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Gene Research in Horses Also Benefits Humans
DNA microarrays are small, solid supports containing thousands of gene sequences that are immobilized or attached at fixed locations.
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Genetic Testing of Arabian Horses Encouraged
A subcommittee of the The Arabian Horse Association, the Equine Stress, Research and Education Subcommittee on Genetic Disorders has developed special information on genetics and genetic disorders of particular interest to the Arabian breed.
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Genomic Map Opens Way for Foal Vaccine
For three decades, Dr. John Prescott, University of Guelph Professor and Chair of the OVC Department of Pathobiology, has been unwavering in his quest to find a vaccine able to combat the deadly Rhodococcus bacterium that causes pneumonia in foals and can
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Researchers Seeking Vaccine for Foal Pneumonia
University of Georgia researchers have investigated the feasibility of immunizing and protecting foals from Rhodococcus equi by vaccinating new foals with a live-attenuated riboflavin-requiring R. equi strain. If this research moves forward to a successf