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More Human Cases of West Nile Virus, but Fewer in Horses
West Nile virus is on the rise nationwide with more than 1,100 human cases reported as of Aug. 22, the highest at this point in the season since the virus was first detected in the United States in 1999. The U.S. Department of Agricultureâs Animal and P
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Zoonotic Diseases - Horses to Humans and Vice Versa
Any disease or infection that is naturally transmissible from vertebrate animals to humans and [no-glossary]vice-versa is classified as a zoonosis or zoonotic disease according to the Pan American Health Organization publication "Zoonoses and communicable
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Case of Equine Herpes Virus-1 Confirmed in New Jersey
The State of New Jersey Department of Agriculture has announced the quarantine of two farms after tests confirmed a horse from a Gladstone farm contracted the neurologic form of Equine Herpes Virus, Type One (EHV-1). That horse is recovering and receiving
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Horses and Humans as Dead End Hosts for EEE
With more cases of Eastern equine encephalitis being reported throughout the United States, both veterinarians and doctors are warning the public about this zoonotic virus that affects both horses and humans.
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Prevent EPM in Horses by Reducing Risk
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM)Â is a progressive and potentially fatal infection of the central nervous system that most often occurs in the summer and fall seasons. It is caused by a single-celled protozoal microorganism, most commonly S.
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Hendra Virus Strikes Another Horse in Queensland Area
A second horse has tested positive for the Hendra virus, according to authorities in Queensland. Â Although the area is not considered prone to the deadly Hendra virus, this is the second case occurring in north Queensland near the city of Mackay where a
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Symposium in Ireland to Address Equine Influenza
This 2nd International Symposium on Neglected Influenza Viruses will take place in Dublin, Ireland, on March 7-8, 2013.
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Leptospirosis Caused Abortions in Mares Again Seen in 2013
It is leptospirosis abortion season once again in Kentucky. The University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UKVDL) has confirmed 11 leptospirosis abortions so far in the 2012-2013 reproductive season. Last year, 24 were confirmed for the enti
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Study of EHV-1 Effects on Blood Flow in Equines Uses Advanced Techniques
In a report from the Harry M. Zweig Memorial Fund for Equine Research at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University, clinical pathologist Dr. Tracy Stokol gives details about the advanced techniques being used to investigate clotting of bloo
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Equine Herpesvirus Confirmed in Colorado Horse
The Colorado Department of Agriculture is investigating one confirmed case of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) within the state; a quarantine has been placed on a Douglas County premises.