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  • Quarantines for Equine Herpesvirus in Colorado

    Two Weld County, Colorado farms are under quarantine following identification of equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1) infection. One horse was euthanized after developing equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy, a potentially severe neurological disease ca

    Flossie Sellers - May 13, 2011 16:34

  • Your Horse and Regenerative Medicine

    To increase horse owners’ awareness and understanding of regenerative medicine, the North American Veterinary Regenerative Medicine Association and Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital is hosting “The Horse Owner’s Guide to Regenerative Medicine,” Jun

    Flossie Sellers - May 16, 2011 07:58

  • Equine Herpesvirus Causes Cancellations

    Due to the exposure of horses on the West Coast to Equine Herpesvirus at the NCHA Western Nationals in Ogden, Utah, the PCCHA announced this afternoon that they have cancelled the PCCHA Tejon Ranch Cutting, May 19-22, held at Lebec, Calif. A horse at

    Flossie Sellers - May 16, 2011 09:19

  • Officials Warn Against WNV and EEE

    The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (DAR) is warming horse owners about West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis and recommending that owners be aware of the risks linked to these diseases and advises protecting horse and oth

    Flossie Sellers - May 16, 2011 13:58

  • Horse Recovers from 70% Burns

    Suki, an 11-year-old Oldenburg mare, suffered horrendous injuries in 2009 after she was trapped in a stable fire.The fire happened in Pennsylvania in the stables where Suki was housed.

    Flossie Sellers - May 16, 2011 17:18

  • Hendra Virus Vaccine Available in 2012

    A new and experimental vaccine has been shown to protect horses from the deadly Hendra virus. It could be available as early as 2012. Dr Deborah Middleton announced the successful progress to develop the vaccine at the Australian Veterinary Association

    Flossie Sellers - May 17, 2011 11:09

  • Equine Herpesvirus-1 Warnings Spread

    With six more horses in Colorado showing symptoms of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1), the outbreak looks ever more threatening. Agricultural officials and veterinarians throughout the United States and Canada are warning horse owners and putting biosecurit

    Flossie Sellers - May 17, 2011 12:01

  • Owners Unaware of Aging Horse's Health

    To determine the prevalence of health problems in aged horses, researchers at the University of Liverpool, U.K., sent questionnaires to 128 horse owners residing in northwestern England and northern Wales. Eighty-seven usable responses were collected,

    Flossie Sellers - May 17, 2011 12:23

  • Increased Use of Gait Analysis Benefits Equines

    Gait analysis is increasingly being used by veterinarians, farriers, and trainers to provide an objective and precise evaluation of equine gait. Digital analysis offers advantages to a visual scan, although both can be used successfuly to enhance rehab

    Flossie Sellers - May 17, 2011 13:13

  • Equine Herpes Virus Confirmed in 10 California Horses

    Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), caused by Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1), has been confirmed in 10 horses in California, in Kern, Placer, Stanislaus, Amador and Napa counties. One horse in Kern County was euthanized after showing severe neurologi

    Flossie Sellers - May 17, 2011 17:20

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