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Horse Health
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Study of Pathogens Will Help Prevent Disease Spread
In a study supported by Merck Animal Health (formerly Intervet Schering Plough)  which started in 2008 and is ongoing, lead study author Nicola Pusteria, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM of the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California, Davis, laun
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Horse Infected with West Nile Virus
According to Kelly Middleton, Public Information Officer for the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District, the districtâs West Nile virus (WNV) surveillance [no-glossary]team continues to find evidence of WNV transmission in the San Gabri
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Tennessee Equine Hospital Quarantined
The Tennessee State Veterinarian has placed the Equine Hospital at the University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center under a seven day quarantine. The Veterinary Medical Center expects to maintain voluntary isolation for an additional period of time
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Test for Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis Developed
A new diagnostic test for equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM), a progressive, degenerative neurological disease of the central nervous system,  has been developed by a team led by Daniel Howe, Ph.D., at the University of Kentuckyâs Gluck Equine R
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Thermographic Scans Detect Injuries
Thermography can be a great tool when trying to diagnose a horse who isn't "right", but the problem isn't showing up on x-rays or other standard exams. In BAEN's newest how-to video, Napa CA vet Dr. Joanna Robson explains the very "Star
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Threat of Disease Keeps Horse Owners Alert
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is encouraging all horse owners to go to its EHV-1 website, for updates on the outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1) in several western states.
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Three EHV-1 Cases Confirmed in California
Two additional EHV-1 cases confirmed:Two (2) additional horses on the affected premises have been confirmed positive by nasal swab for the neuropathogenic strain of EHV-1. The only clinical sign displayed by these two horses was a fever.
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Horse Owners Warned about West Nile Virus
With the coming of warmer weather and conditions conducive to growth in the mosquito population, health officials are warning about a potential outbreak of West Nile Virus and warning horse owners to consult their veterinarians about vaccinating their hor
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Too Much Grass Grazing May Create Problems
During spring and summer months, it is important for horse owners to be aware of the risks of the consumption of too much grass especially by horses that have health problems such as laminitis and other nutrition-related diseases.
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Horse Summit To Zero In on Soundness
The 2012 International Hoof-Care Summit theme, âZeroing In On Soundness,â reflects the needs of hoof-care professionals eager to learn the latest cutting-edge ideas to boost their profitability, efficiency and footcare skills.