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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

West Nile- What You Need To Know
Dealing with a sick horse is never fun, especially when it is something that could have been prevented. West Nile has claimed the lives of dozens of horses over the past 10 years, and has the potential to do more damage in the years ahead. Those that live in warmer climates are the biggest targets. So it is imperative that you know the signs and symptoms and understand the different treatment options that are available to you. With just a little bit of know-how, you can reduce the risk of West Nile dramatically for your own livestock and those of your neighboring farms. ... 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

HORSE REPORTS BOOST DISEASE SURVEILLANCE
London, 24 June/GNN/ -- DEPARTMENT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS News Release (262/05) issued by the Government News Network on 24 June 2005 New quarterly surveillance reports have been launched to monitor disease outbreaks in horse ... 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

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

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

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

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

Pfizer Animal Health Introduces Zylexis(TM)
New York, NY (February 8, 2006) -- Pfizer Animal Health recently introduced its newest product offering for equine veterinarians. Zylexis(TM) is a demonstrated safe and effective immunomodulator backed by contact challenge study data and nearly a dec ... Read the full article

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

North Carolina Horse Council Designates February as 'Horse Health Awareness Month'
RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- February 1-28, 2005, has been designated by the North Carolina Horse Council as "Horse Health Awareness Month." Horse Health Awareness Month is designed to help owners call attention to their horse's health need ... Read the full article

LDDC Confirmed Equine Leptospirosis Cases are Up This Year
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 7, 2007) -- To date this season (July 2006 to present), the University of Kentucky’s Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center (LDDC) has confirmed 40 cases of equine leptospirosis in the Central Kentucky region. Most of the observed ... Read the full article

Announcing the Intervet Foal Care Program and Prestige IV FoalShot
MILLSBORO, Del. (Dec. 11, 2006) - Intervet Inc. announces the Intervet Foal Care Program and the availability of Prestige IV FoalShot with Havlogen® equine vaccine. About the Intervet Foal Care Program The Intervet Foal Care Program is the ind ... Read the full article

TheHorse.com and Intervet Present Live Webinar: How to Keep Your Horse Healthy
Join TheHorse.com and Dr. Josie Traub-Dargatz on Tuesday, July 8 at 8 p.m. EDT for a one-hour video presentation and live question and answer session on how to prevent disease in your horse. During this one-hour Webinar sponsored by Intervet, Dr. Traub-Dargatz will present steps horse owners can take to help keep their horses healthy and offer suggestions on how to implement an effective infection control strategy for the farm. She will use real-life examples on farms to explain prevention features that can help safeguard horses. Other topics Dr. Traub-Dargatz will cover include how to limit resident horse contact with newly arriving and neighboring horses, how to detect disease in the early stages, and steps to take on a daily basis to limit the spread of disease. ... Read the full article

10 Tips for Preventing Colic
The number one killer of horses is colic. Colic is not a disease, but rather a combination of signs that alert us to abdominal pain in the horse. Colic can range from mild to severe, but it should never be ignored. Many of the conditions that cause colic can become life threatening in a relatively short period of time. Only by quickly and accurately recognizing colic – and seeking qualified veterinary help – can the chance for recovery be maximized. ... Read the full article

Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 Affects Horses Across the Country
Preventive Measures Required to Help Protect Horses from this Highly Contagious Disease New York, NY (February 21, 2007) -- Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) has been in the news throughout the country recently, with outbreaks of the virus occurri ... Read the full article