Summer is not too late to vaccinate against Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus since many areas have mosquito activity into the month of November.
The Pigeon Fever guidelines were created by AAEP member Dr. Sharon Spier on behalf of the AAEPâs Infectious Disease Committee and synopsize the research and clinical experience at the University of California-Davis.
Summer is not too late to vaccinate against Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus since many areas have mosquito activity into the month of November.
Tests showed that epididymal stallion sperm stored for up to 72h in the epididymis at 4°C followed by cryopreservation, maintained both viability and ability to fertilize in vitro.
Rain scald is most prevalent in horses that are very young, very old, immunosuppressed or chronically exposed to moisture and occurs most often under wet conditions.
The Georgia Department of Agriculture has confirmed another positive case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a horse, making this the fourth case in the South Health District this year.
The rate of evolution of antibiotic resistance speeds up when potent treatments are given because resistant bacterial cells flourish most during the most aggressive therapies.
Horse owners and owners of properties where horses co-mingle should take measures to protect their animals from Equine infectious anemia.
 Horse owners are advised to take steps to reduce the number of mosquitoes around their barns, stables, and homes, including eliminating standing water in farm yards to prevent diseases in horses and humans.
 Chief biosecurity officer Dr Jim Thompson warns Hendra can occur at any time of the year, not just in winter. and horse owners are encouraged to make sure horses are vaccinated.