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Horse Health
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Morris Animal Foundation Funds Major EVH-1 Research
Amid the national outbreak of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), an airborne virus that has infected at least 41 horses this month, Morris Animal Foundationâfunded researchers continue their work to develop a vaccine to this highly contagious pathogen.
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Arthroscopic Stifle Surgery Performed in China
History was made in Chinese veterinary surgery last month when the first stifle arthroscopy, keyhole procedure, was carried out in a make-shift vet hospital in Shanghai, China, using a gymnastics mat with a system of ropes from the ceiling to move and pos
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Regenerative Stem Cell Therapy for Horses
A Florida company, Stemlogix, a leader in providing veterinarians with innovative regenerative medicine solutions, has introduced a new technique for removing fatty tissue from horses to be used in stem cell treatments. The innovative technique is mini
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AAEP Members Prioritize Laminitis Research
The American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation, November 20, 2011, announced the launch of an aggressive $1 million campaign for laminitis research and the start of the first of multiple studies that will occur to help unravel the mysteries
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Colorado State Equine Hospital Now Open
The equine section at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital is again open to all equine patients but will continue to use extra biosecurity precautions. The hospital has been limiting admissions to emergency cases since the widespread equine herpesvirus-1 o
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Prevent Cystitis During Cold Weather
With the arrival of winter weather in many parts of the country, some horses may be drinking less water because of the change in the temperature, but also because water may be too cold or iced over. When this happens, some horses, especially stallions may
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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.
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Wild Horse Adoption Cancelled
The Bureau of Land Management has cancelled its wild horse adoption scheduled for next weekend in Ellensburg, Washington because of feared exposure to EVH-1. One horse owner believes at least seven of his horses have been exposed to the virus.
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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,
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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.