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Hendra Virus Fears Continue to Grow
Hendra virus fears are growing after eleven people were exposed at two Queensland properties where two horses died during the past week. This exposure to the potentially fatal Hendra virus occurred in the first outbreaks of the "high-risk" period as sci
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New Cases of Equine Herpesvirus-1 in Minnesota
Three cases of the neurological form of equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) in horses have been diagnosed by equine veterinarians at the University of Minnesota in horses from a single farm in Wright County.
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Genetic Testing of Arabian Horses Encouraged
A subcommittee of the The Arabian Horse Association, the Equine Stress, Research and Education Subcommittee on Genetic Disorders has developed special information on genetics and genetic disorders of particular interest to the Arabian breed.
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New Hendra Cases Identified in Queensland
According to Biosecurity Queensland Chief Veterinary Officer Rick Symons, two horses on the Rockhampton property where a horse died of Hendra virus last week have returned positive tests. Further north in Ingham, authorities are working to confirm whether
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Pinch Grafts and Treatment of Leg Wounds in Horses
Nothing is more frightening that seeing a laceration or exposed bone on the leg of a horse. After the initial shock of seeing such a wound, most horse owners call their vet, which is the best solution to injuries that can have long lasting effects on hors
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Horse with Eastern Equine Encephalitis Euthanized
In the first reported case of 2012, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture has issued a press release regarding a 3-year-old horse from Burlington County which was euthanized on May 27 after testing positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a ser
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Horse Colic or Could It Be Lymphoma?
Although horses do not often get cancer other than melanoma, researchers now believe that lymphoma is more prevalent than previously thought. Unfortunately, most lymphomas in horses donât enlarge the lymph nodes, but instead involve internal organs ina
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When Your Horse Catches a Winter Cold
Like humans, horses often catch a âcoldâ during the winter months as viruses in particular are more easily spread and the animalâs immune system may be compromised by the stress of cold weather. In addition, horses spend more time in the stable, som
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Merial Programs Highlight Equine Health Care
When it comes to their equine companions, most horse owners are committed to providing them with the best of care. Itâs not uncommon to hear them lovingly lament: âHe gets new shoes more often than I do.â âMy horseâs trailer is nicer than my h
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Research Focuses on Roaring in Horses
Roaring, or laryngeal paralysis is a common upper respiratory disorder in horses. It is characterized by paralysis of the left arytenoid cartilage and vocal fold. When this one-sided paralysis occurs, the affected flapper is sucked into the airway when th