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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.

    Flossie Sellers - February 1, 2013 10:59

  • 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

    Flossie Sellers - September 1, 2012 10:06

  • 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.

    Flossie Sellers - October 8, 2012 11:53

  • 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.

    Flossie Sellers - May 29, 2012 17:17

  • 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.

    Flossie Sellers - November 28, 2012 09:09

  • 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 pub­lic health district.

    Flossie Sellers - September 20, 2012 09:51

  • 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.

    Flossie Sellers - June 15, 2012 12:02

  • 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.

    Flossie Sellers - August 5, 2012 14:10

  • Quarantine Released on Horse with Positive EHV-1 Test

    All quarantine and hold orders associated with the horse that recently tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus have been released, according to the Colorado Department of Agriculture's State Veterinarian's Office.The affected horse, a 6-year-old ge

    Flossie Sellers - February 13, 2013 16:42

  • GBED - A Cause of Abortions and Foal Deaths

    Recent research suggests that at least 3% of abortions in Quarter horses are due to glycogen branching enzyme deficiency. Some foals are born alive but are often weak and require warming and assistance to nurse after birth. These foals may appear healthy

    Flossie Sellers - February 7, 2013 15:27

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