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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
Horses with Flu-like Virus Force Cancellation of Races
A flu-like virus is forcing Vancouver's Hastings Racecourse to cancel this Saturday's horse races although veterinarians have been working overtime to prevent further infections.
Idaho Horses Confirmed Positive for West Nile Virus
Two horses in Idaho have tested positive for West Nile virus and both had neurological symptoms consistent with the disease.
Abscesses Cause Pain and Lameness in Hot Weather
For some reason, horses appear to be more prone to development of some kinds of abscesses during warmer summer weather. Abscesses can affect the skin of the horse and often are found in the hoof where they lead to lameness.
Rash of Horse Hair Thefts Concerns Officials
The Riverton Ranger is reporting that at least four residents have reported that their horses' Â tails have been cut off in the past three days. Â Fremont County officials say that a criminal enterprise may behind this rash of recent horse tail thefts
Pigeon Fever - A Fall and Winter Horse Disease
According to research, pigeon fever is more prevalent in the fall of the year, but can be seen in the winter months and other times of the year. Initially horses may appear lethargic, reluctant to move and have a fever. But these signs are typically accom
Kentucky Reports New Case of West Nile Virus in Equine
As of August 20, 2012, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture is reporting four cases of West Nile Virus in horses on four different premises. Of those equines, one is alive and three horses have been euthanized. According to the report, three of the hors
Prevent Cystitis During Cold Weather
With the arrival of winter weather in many parts of the country, some horses may be drinking less water because of the change in the temperature, but also because water may be too cold or iced over. When this happens, some horses, especially stallions may
Your Horse: Summer Cold, Summer Sores or Parasite Infestation?
What appears to be a summer cold or summer sores in your horse may be an infestation of parasites.
Spooked Horse Rescued after Swimming Out to Sea
According to Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol, a horse was rescued this past week after bucking off his rider and swimming more than two miles out to sea during a photo shoot.