Bartlett horse farm rebounds after herpes virus claims 5 animals
That’s how horse lovers associated with Sunset Hill Farm described their emotions as five of their beloved animals succumbed to the Equine Herpes Virus since late January.
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Rabies – in cattle? Veterinarian discusses how common viral disease can be in cow herd
The most commonly diagnosed domestic carrier of rabies in the Midwest is cats; however, in Kansas, there has been a recent increase in cattle confirmed with rabies.
Measuring SAA Can Help Identify Health Issues Early
SAA is an inflammatory marker that the liver produces as part of the body’s response to inflammation.
EHV-1 sparks quarantines in Ill., Ariz.
“In my 60 years, I haven’t seen this here,” she said. “We’re at a loss right now trying to figure out where it came from.”
The Frustrations of White Line Disease
The term white line disease is actually a misnomer; the white line (the soft, fibrous inner layer of the hoof wall) itself is not affected. Rather, the infection takes hold in the area just in front of the epidermal laminae (the sensitive tissues that attach to the hoof wall and help suspend the coffin bone within the hoof capsule).
Does a Canine Lyme Vaccine Elicit a Response in Horses?
There is a canine vaccine that many veterinarians use off-label for horses in Lyme-endemic areas.
Fighting White Line Disease
Tapping the hoof wall in these cases creates a hollow sound, which is why some call WLD hollow hoof syndrome.
Is Early Detection of Arthritis in Horses Finally a Reality?
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive deterioration of joint health with no known cure.
West Nile Virus (WNV) and Encephalitis a Threat in Texas
A few moments with your local veterinary practitioner in Robertson County can help protect horses, mules and donkeys against mosquito-borne diseases, advises Dr. Terry Conger, veterinarian and state epidemiologist for the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), the state’s livestock health regulatory agency.