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  • Update: EVH-1/EHM Information

    As of 11:00 PM EST on June 1, cases of Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) have been confirmed in nine states and in Canada. Please use the state veterinarian in your state as a resource for information and guidance regarding this disease.

    Flossie Sellers - June 2, 2011 09:52

  • USDA Proposes Disease Tracing Rule

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has proposed its Animal Disease Traceability rule.  USDA stated there will be a 90 day period for public comment, which will close on November 9, 2011.

    Flossie Sellers - August 16, 2011 10:12

  • Utah Equine Dentist Holds Clinics

    Utah equine dentist, Justin Stark, is scheduling clinics for horse, mule, and donkey dental work to make sure that equine owners avail themselves of proper dental floating, balancing and dental maintenance to ensure dental health for their equines.

    Flossie Sellers - June 21, 2011 09:48

  • Hot WeatherThreatens Horse Health

    With the arrival of the hot weather of summer, owners should consider healthy equine management practices to help their horses get through hot weather without suffering heat stress.

    Flossie Sellers - July 20, 2011 11:05

  • Utah Update on EVH-1

    There have been no new confirmed cases or suspect cases reported by Utah veterinarians today. All suspect and confirmed cases will continue to be under quarantine for 28 days following the cessation of signs.

    Flossie Sellers - May 30, 2011 14:24

  • Vaccination for Rattles Now A Near Possibility

    According to reports in Science Daily, researchers at the Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute (GBB) of the University of Groningen have now succeeded in developing a highly promising candidate vaccine for Rhodococcus equi, one of t

    Flossie Sellers - September 14, 2011 11:19

  • Human Drug and Diet - Keys to Cushing's Disease

    A human drug called trilostane offers promise for treating equine Cushing’s disease. This drug works at the level of the adrenal gland to slow down cortisol production. Current research has shown that this drug has reversed some of the symptoms of equin

    Flossie Sellers - November 13, 2011 13:48

  • Washington State Vet Says EVH-1 Cases Contained

    According to a Washington State veterinarian, it appears the recent outbreak of the neurological form of Equine Herpes Virus-1 has been contained. Concern about this potentially fatal disease of horses spread like wildfire throughout the state in May,

    Flossie Sellers - June 3, 2011 16:57

  • Watch Out for Bot Flies This Summer

    It is that time of year when bot flies are maturing and beginning their cycle of laying eggs on horses. The flies do not bite, but the egg laying can be annoying to the horse and the consequences of insufficient prevention of bots can lead to internal par

    Flossie Sellers - August 19, 2011 13:12

  • WCVM Accepts Patients after EHV-1 Closure

    The Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan is now accepting all equine patients at its large animal clinic, ending an eight-day suspension of non-emergency equine clinical services to control the risk of equine

    Flossie Sellers - July 4, 2011 10:30

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