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Technique for Identifying Disease-carrying Midges Developed
There are over 4,000 species of biting midges in the Ceratopogonidae family, and over 1,000 in just one genus, Culicoides. The distribution of midges in the genus Culicoides is world-wide; 47 species are known to occur in Florida. Species belonging to the
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Three Wisconsin Horses Dead from EEE
The Chippewa County Department of Public Health reports that three horses in the county have died from Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (WVDL) recently reported the positive test results to the Wisconsin D
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Tick Season is Here
With the arrival of fall weather, ticks are in search of a good meal to continue their on-going life cycle, and this means more tick bites for all warm blooded animals.
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Treating and Preventing Osteoarthritis in Horses
Researchers are making progress on efforts to develop new gene and stem cell therapy approaches to help heal cartilage and prevent osteoarthritis in horses.
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Unraveling the Mysteries of Equine Laminitis
The crippling effects of laminitis can threaten the life of a once healthy horse. Often, equine veterinarians are limited in their ability to mitigate the devastating effects of this complex disease.
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Up-date on Equine Herpes Virus-1 Cases
As of March 27, 2012, no new cases of Equine Herpes Virus-1 have been reported in the state of California. The two confirmed cases for the non-neuropathogenic strain of Equine Herpes Virus-1 in Monterey County showing mild neurological signs continue to b
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Update on Equine Herpes Disease
According to Ron Miller with the California Farm Bureau, horse events have been cancelled in California and other Western states, after an outbreak of a potentially fatal disease.
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Vets Advice about Treating Equine Eye Problems: "Don't"
Many horse owners are used to treating minor injuries and diseases, but when it comes to treating equine eye problems, the best advice from veterinarians is, "Don't." According to veterinarians at UC Davis, the most common eye problems in horses fall
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Vets Confirm New Cases of EVH-1 in Horses
In a letter to Washington horse owners and veterinarians written on April 2, 2012, Leonard Eldridge, DVM, State Veterinarian for Washington State Department of Agriculture writes that four confirmed cases of Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1) have been report
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Virginia Horse Tests Positive for Rabies
A horse from southern Patrick County has tested positive for rabies according to a Virginia Department of Health news release. Additional details about the horse and its condition are not yet available.