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CONTAGIOUS EQUINE METRITIS CONFIRMED IN A SOMERSET HORSE
London, 30 March/GNN/ -- DEPARTMENT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS News Release (167/05) issued by the Government News Network on 30 March 2005 Defra has today confirmed a case of Contagious Equine Metritis Organism (CEMO) in a horse i ... Read the full article

CONTAGIOUS EQUINE METRITIS HORSE - INVESTIGATION CONCLUDED
London, 12 May/GNN/ -- DEPARTMENT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS News Release (200/05) issued by the Government News Network on 12 May 2005 A stallion, that was diagnosed as having Contagious Equine Metritis Organisim (CEMO), has now b ... Read the full article

Lyme Disease- The Silent Killer
Of all the ailments that your horse can have, Lyme disease is one of the most puzzling. Since horses are athletic in nature, many of the early symptoms of the disease can often be explained away as normal equestrian ailments. In fact, almost 90% of the horses that contract Lyme disease go undiagnosed. Understanding more about the factors that play a role in Lyme disease, and understanding how to diagnose and treat the disease can go a long way to protecting your livestock. Keep reading to find out more about this silent killer. ... Read the full article

Cushing’s Disease and your Horse
According to publisher and horse owner Shelly Mellot, Cushing's Disease (scientifically known as Hyperadrenalcorticism) is a disease that hits horses and canines. “It’s caused by excessive levels of gluocorticoid (a type of steroid made by the pituitary gland),” Mellot said. “You have to take the disease very seriously because it can lead to other problems.” ... Read the full article

GUIDANCE ISSUED ON NON-AGRICULTURAL LAND USE
London, 30 March/GNN/ -- DEPARTMENT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS News Release (165/05) issued by the Government News Network on 30 March 2005 Defra has today published guidance on the types of non-agricultural activities allowed duri ... Read the full article

GUIDANCE ISSUED ON NON-AGRICULTURAL LAND USE
London, 29 March/GNN/ -- DEPARTMENT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS News Release (161/05) issued by the Government News Network on 29 March 2005 Defra has today published guidance on the types of non-agricultural activities allowed duri ... Read the full article

UK Charity Calls for Help in Curbing Killer Equine Disease
LONDON, July 4/PRNewswire/ -- A UK charity is appealing for help in their efforts to halt the spread of a potentially deadly disease which is sweeping through the population of working animals in Ethiopia. SPANA (Society for the Protec ... Read the full article

Learn about equine joint disease with this free educational campaign
SHIRLEY, N.Y. – January 2006 – Luitpold Animal Health announces a new educational campaign created to help horse owners better understand the causes, effects and treatments of equine degenerative joint disease. Horse owners can now view a new educ ... Read the full article

Rural Affairs Minister Alun Michael will today (Tuesday) address the annual National Equine Forum (NEF) at the Royal Veterinary College, London
The NEF is one of the most important gatherings of the horse industry in the calendar year, bringing together many aspects of this diverse industry and providing a discussion platform for a variety of equine issues. Reflecting on the past year, Alun ... Read the full article

IT'S TIME FOR ACTION: MINISTER TELLS THE NATIONAL EQUINE FORUM
London, 21 March/GNN/ -- DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS News Release (119/06) issued by The Government News Network on 21 March 2006 PLEASE NOTE EMBARGO Not for publication or broadcast before 0001 hours Wednesday 22 Mar ... Read the full article

From Colic to Respiratory Disease: Illnesses Affecting Horses Today
Illness prevention is critical in maintaining equine health. Though an owner can never be certain that their horse will not fall victim to an equine illness, having the ability to identify potential symptoms and take action could make a big difference in the overall health of your horse. With several different kinds of illnesses affecting horses today, learning about the different types, signs and symptoms, and treatment techniques is more important than ever before. ... Read the full article

Breakthrough Made in Cure For Equine Skin Disease
The elimination of a debilitating, degenerative skin disease in horses is now possible thanks to the recent identification of a gene mutation and development of a new diagnostic test by researchers at the University of California, Davis. Findin ... Read the full article

EQUINE VIRAL ARTERITIS RESTRICTIONS LIFTED
London, 14 January/GNN/ -- DEPARTMENT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS News Release (24/05) issued by the Government News Network on 14 January 2005 A stallion that tested positive for Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) has been returned to its ... Read the full article

EVA Outbreak in France
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has confirmed that, due to an outbreak of Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) in the area, the Driving event scheduled in Les Haras du Pin in France on July 11, 2007 has been cancelled. EVA is a viral diseas ... Read the full article

CONFIRMED CASE OF EQUINE VIRAL ARTERITIS (EVA) IN A HORSE IN ENGLAND
London, 17 December/GNN/ -- DEPARTMENT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS News Release (531/04) issued by the Government News Network on 17 December 2004 Defra imposed restrictions on 29th October 2004 on a five year old stallion on a premis ... Read the full article

Vaccination can help keep trail horses healthy, safe
Trail riding can be fun and relaxing, but it can also leave horses exposed to disease, especially if they are traveling to a new area or haven’t been given the proper vaccinations to help protect them from local disease threats. “Whenever horses ... Read the full article

USDA Government Vet to Discuss Equine Virus with Concerned Wellington Equestrians
Wellington, FL – December 14, 2006 – On Saturday, December 16, USDA Government Veterinarian, Dr. Julie Gauthier, will meet with equestrians, community members, and members of the media to discuss the Equine Rhinopneumonitis Virus. The disease, also k ... Read the full article

Barbaro Injury Highlights Need for Laminitis Research Funding
Ten million dollars in equine research funding is needed to unlock the mysteries of the devastating equine disease known as laminitis, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation, Inc., said today. The life-threatening injur ... Read the full article

DETAILS PUBLISHED OF SINGLE PAYMENT SCHEME FOR LAND GRAZED BY HORSES
London, 09 December/GNN/ -- DEPARTMENT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS News Release (ref :512/04) issued by the Government News Network on 9 December 2004 Further information on the Single Payment Scheme (SPS) for land grazed by horses h ... Read the full article

AAEP Releases Updated Equine Vaccination Guidelines
The Infectious Disease Committee of the American Association of Equine Practitioners has issued revised guidelines for the vaccination of horses. The Committee, chaired by Mary Scollay, DVM, has made recommendations for the use of vaccines based on the age of the horse and its previous vaccination history. The guidelines are intended to serve as a reference for veterinarians as they employ vaccines in their respective practices. ... Read the full article