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Hendra Virus Confirmed in Queensland Horse
Testing has confirmed that a horse that was euthanized on Tuesday in Queensland was infected with the Hendra virus. According to officials at Biosecurity Queensland a positive test result from samples taken from the animal at Mackay was received on Wed
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Research Shows Reasons for Seasonal Flu Cases in Horses
Although a recent study on influenza transmission patterns was focused on humans, the implications for cases of flu in horses should not be overlooked. This information is especially important because of seasonal changes in weather and the impact cold win
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Two-route Drug Combo Best for Horse Joint Pain
Research by a Dutch [no-glossary]research team has shown that a combination of systemic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) plus intrasynovial glucocorticosteroids is superior to either medication alone in improving outcomes for lame horses with
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Workshop Addresses Molecular Diagnosis of Equine Piroplasmosis
Under OIE Twinning Project, National Research Centre on Equines (NRCE), Hisar has organized an International Workshop for the SAARC countries participants on Molecular Diagnosis of Equine Piroplasmosis from Nov. 29th to Dec. 8th, 2012.
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis Case Confirmed in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed one positive case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a horse found in Lanier County. This is the fourth positive case of EEE found in a horse in South Georgia this year.
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West Nile Virus Found in Louisiana Mosquitoes
West Nile virus has been detected in mosquito samples collected by the Iberia Parish Mosquito Control District and a horse in Iberia Parish has been diagnosed with another mosquito-borne disease, Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
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New Case of Hendra Virus Confirmed
Another case of Hendra virus was detected last week in Queensland, Australia. News agencies reported that a veterinarian treated a gravely ill horse in the northern part of the state. Lab results confirmed that the animal had Hendra virus (HeV), a severe
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Pigeon Fever Strikes in Florida
According to a news release from the Florida Department of Agriculture - Consumer Services, Animal Industry Division, more than 60 suspected cases of pigeon fever in horses have occurred in Florida so far in 2012. Cases have been identified in Okaloosa,
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When Your Horse Has the Flu - Stall Rest or Exercise?
With winter weather, the holidays and horse shows and competitions taking place, chances are that many horses will be exposed to flu viruses which are highly contagious in horses. Horses are infected by two distinct strains of influenza A. Much like human
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Research Shows Hormonal Disorders are Responsible for Laminitis in Horses
Until very recently most horse owners thought that laminitis is most commonly caused by access to lush pastures with too much grass, especially when a horse is overweight. However, recent research shows that laminitis is more complicated than that, and up