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At long last, evidence supporting a link between the equine tapeworm Anoplocephala perfoliata and colic in horses was identified by a group of Italian researchers from the Universita degli Studi di Perugia. Earlier thought held that A. perfoliata did not actually cause disease in horses, but that the parasites were simply an incidental finding in horses’ guts. Continue reading…
Horse owners along the border states of Mexico should make sure that their horses are vaccinated against equine influenza virus (EIV) because the virus is prevalent in that country, according to new research. Unfortunately, germs know no boundaries, and vaccination is not routinely done in some areas of Mexico, according to Bradley J. Blitvich, PhD, of Iowa State University in Ames. Blitvich and his colleagues examined the prevalance of EIV in northeast and southern Mexico and found that the virus was pretty common among horses there. Continue reading…
Rabies, an uncommon disease in Colorado, began a steep rise in the state starting in 2008. The first case in a horse was confirmed in Douglas County in 2009, and a sharp increase in the number of cases in skunks has been noted in 2010. Recently, rabies cases were reported in skunks in Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas, and Elbert counties. This sudden increase in the disease is causing health officials and veterinarians to recommend vaccination of horses. Continue reading…
Biosecurity Queensland scientists will use special cameras to film horses, bats and other wildlife at night to better understand how Hendra virus is passed to horses. Minister for Primary Industries, Fisheries, Rural and Regional Queensland Tim Mulherin said this is just one aspect of Biosecurity Queensland’s cutting edge research into the virus, its hosts and its behaviour. “Biosecurity Queensland is recognised as a world leader in the research and understanding of Hendra and related viruses and their behaviour in the flying fox host,” Mr Mulherin said. “The Bligh Government has spent $2.8 million on Hendra related research,
With fly season about to kick into full force across the country, several effective “green” methods of fly control are available for any horse owner. Using a combination of methods and eco-friendly products is the key to effective green fly control. Continue reading…
The American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV) has established a database of people who would like to volunteer their services for the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. Read More…