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Horse Health
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis Strikes in Wisconsin
The mosquito-borne Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, has claimed the lives of two alpacas and has sickened a horse in Dunn County. According to state animal health officials, blood samples were sent to the University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic
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Danger of Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis
During spring, summer, and fall months, the mosquito population increases and with that increase in population, the dangers of horses and humans becoming infected with mosquito-borne diseases. Dr. April Knudson, DVMÂ is an equine specialist with Merial Ve
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Is Your Horse Sweating Too Much?
It is summer time and the increased heat and humidity can harm your horse if you are not paying attention. When a horse faces a combination of too much exercise and hot, humid weather, heat stroke may occur.
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Results of Study of Seizures in Horses
A cooperative study involving researchers from the United States and France has resulted in classification of seizures in horses based on their cause, and the identification of clinical factors of equine epilepsy that will help with future diagnoses.
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Wisconsin EEE Update
Two alpacas have died in Dunn County, and a horse has been sickened, by Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, a mosquito-borne illness caused by a virus that attacks the central nervous system. Although humans may also contract EEE, no human cases have ap
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USDA Proposes Disease Tracing Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has proposed its Animal Disease Traceability rule. USDA stated there will be a 90 day period for public comment, which will close on November 9, 2011.
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African Horse Sickness May Strike UK
The National Center for Foreign Animal and Zoonotic Disease Defense is reporting that a severe disease of horses may be the next new infection to hit Britain after the Schmallenberg virus causing birth defects in sheep and cattle on English farms, scient
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New Yorkers Warned About EEE
State Health Commissioner Nirav R. Shah, M.D., M.P.H., today urged all New Yorkers to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites after mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus have been identified in areas of the sta
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Gene Chip May Be Key to WNV in Horses
A new gene chip developed at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine sheds light on brain response in horses infected with West Nile virus and could lead to better ways to diagnose and treat both equines and humans infected with the disea
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Silica in Pasture Soil May Cause Osteoporosis
Horse owners in California and other states where silica composites make up pasture soil should be aware that ingestion of some minerals, including silica can lead to health problems in their horses with the lungs and limbs being affected. In these areas