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Photodynamic Therapy Proves Useful in Treatment of Cancer in Horses
A treatment developed by Dr. Giuliano at the University of Missouri, uses photodynamic therapy in the treatment of facial squamous cell carcinoma affecting the eyes and surrounding tissue in equines. After surgerical removal of the tumor, a photo-reactive
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Study Shows Snakes Are Hosts of EEE Virus
A new study published in Science Daily and originally published online by the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene gives details about how snakes in the wild serve as hosts for the deadly mosquito-borne Eastern equine encephalomyelitis Virus
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Case of Equine Influenza Confirmed in Oregon Horse
A horse from Eastern Oregon that was referred to Oregon State Universityâs veterinary teaching hospital because of illness has been diagnosed with equine influenza virus, a highly contagious respiratory disease in horses that typically is not fatal.
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New Mexico Updates Equine Laws
*Effective April 9, 2012*, equine will not be accepted to NM livestock markets on a telephone permit. All in-district equine must have proof of ownership. All other in-state equine must be accompanied by an NMLB Form 1 inspection, an NMLB 1-H certific
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CDC Reports High Incidence of West Nile Virus Cases
New cases of West Nile virus (WNV) disease and resulting deaths rose slightly in the past week, ending 2 weeks of declines in the numbers, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) weekly update today.
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Treatments of Horse Leg Injuries Lead to Faster Healing
Lameness in horses is a common occurrence, and with the exception of cases of colic, nothing demoralizes a horse owner more than discovering that a horse is lame and needs treatment before both owner and horse can get on with their lives.
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Immune Response - Key to Horse and Human Airway Health
Although asthma can be treated so that most people can do the activities they love, why asthma happens is unknown, and there is no cure. Thatâs where a veterinarian and a 20-year-old horse become part of the picture.Â
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Russian Knapweed and Yellow Starthistle Can Kill Horses
Although chewing disease, also known as equine nigropallidal encephalomalacis is not common in horses, it is deadly because of the brain lesions created by  invasive plants causing the disease.
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Herpesvirus Outbreak Study Reveals Neurologic Risk Factors
A recent study found potential epidemiologic factors associated with the development of the neurologic form of EHV-1. (The neurologic form of equine herpesvirus type-1, or EHV-1, is known as equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy, or EHM).
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Ovarian Tumors - What Horse Owners Should Know
According to veterinarians, horses have a higher incidence of ovarian tumors than any other domestic animal. Â While the percentage of ovarian tumors is reported to be 2.5 percent of all equine cancers, this particular tumor location is significant for tw