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New Case of Equine Herpes Virus-1 in Colorado
The Colorado Department of Agriculture is warning horse owners that an outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) has been identified in Colorado. One case of the respiratory and neurological disease has been confirmed in Douglas County. The farm where the h
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Equine Veterinary Journal Makes Laminitis Research Available
One of the most devastating equine diseases is laminitis. With myriad causes, no fully reliable treatment and often a dismal prognosis in severe cases, laminitis is a dreaded diagnosis. A new collection of research published by the Equine Veterinary Journ
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Equine Viral Arteritis Now a Reportable Disease in Utah
As of January 1, 2013, the state of Utah has made Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) a reportable disease. Equine Viral Arteritis is primarily a respiratory disease, but can be transmitted during breeding.
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New Test for Inflammatory Airway Disease in Horses
According to recent research, a new blood test may identify horses with inflammatory airway disease(IAD. Horses with inflammatory airway disease (IAD) have impaired respiratory function and a decreased ability to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide in the
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Farrier Developing New Method to Prevent Lameness in Horses
According to reports, a farrier at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine is using a new technique to prevent lameness in horses.
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Fecal Egg Count in Horse Worm Control
The worming experts at Pfizer Animal Health and Westgate Laboratories have combined their expertise to help horse owners understand why Fecal Worm Egg Counts (FWECs) are one of the most important tools to help with summer worm control.
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Pfizer Animal Health Research Grant Applications Due 2/20/2013
Pfizer Animal health has given $120,000 for a fellowship fund dedicated to research studies of inflammation, infectious disease and immunology in horses and other animals.
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Five Horse Deaths in Georgia Attributed to EEE
According to official reports, five horses from five different counties in Georgia have died recently from Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). No human cases of EEE have been reported within the pubÂlic health district.
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Poor Horse Pasture Source of Hendra Virus Infection?
According to the findings of a preliminary study into the effect of pasture quality on Hendra virus infection rates, hungry horses could be more susceptible to contracting Hendra virus.
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Focus on Eradicating Glanders in Horses and Camels
According to a news release, a rare and dangerous lung disease in horses and camels is the subject of an international conference that opened yesterday, Agust 4, 2012.