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GenoMed's Second Horse Recovers Quickly from Presumed West Nile Virus Encephalitis
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GenoMed (Pink Sheets: GMED), a Next Generation Disease Management company that uses genomics to solve diseases in as many species as possible, today announced that the second horse in its expanded trial fo ... Read the full article

Fort Dodge Animal Health Announces Approval of West Nile Virus DNA Vaccine for Horses
OVERLAND PARK, Kansas, July 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Fort Dodge Animal Health, a division of Wyeth (NYSE:WYE), today announced the licensure of West Nile- Innovator(R) DNA, a novel vaccine for horses to aid in the prevention of viremia caused by the potent ... Read the full article

West Nile Virus is a Threat to Unvaccinated Horses
Experts anticipate early arrival of West Nile -- horse owners are encouraged to vaccinate prior to mosquito season OVERLAND PARK, Kan., April 24 /PRNewswire/ -- As spring approaches and temperatures rise, growing mosquito populations will increas ... 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

West Nile Virus Cases in Horses Continue to Climb
As overall number of WNV cases grows, Western United States especially hard hit Duluth, Ga., September 22, 2006 – According to the most recent figures from the U.S. Geological Survey, more than 670 cases of West Nile Virus disease in horses hav ... Read the full article

West Nile Virus Remains Serious Threat For Unprotected Horses
1,341 U.S. Cases Reported in 2004: Equine Health Experts Urge Vaccination OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite extensive media coverage of equine West Nile virus -- as well as the availability of a vaccine for horses -- the potential ... Read the full article

Effectiveness of Widespread Mosquito Spraying for West Nile Virus in Question
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- As mosquito vector control officials rev up their truck-based and aerial pesticide spray programs for West Nile virus (WNv) and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), important new evidence on the ineffectiveness of th ... Read the full article

West Nile Virus DNA Vaccine Enters Human Trial
SAN DIEGO, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vical Incorporated (NASDAQ:VICL) announced today that initial human testing of an investigational vaccine targeting West Nile virus (WNV) has begun at the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) Clinical Ce ... Read the full article

GenoMed to Extend WNV Trial to Horses
ST. LOUIS, April 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GenoMed Inc. ("the Company" or "GenoMed") (Pink Sheets: GMED), a St. Louis, Missouri-based Next Generation Disease Management company, announced today that it has partnered with Dressage.com, a widely resp ... Read the full article

Preventative Medicine Key to Keeping Horses Healthy
With media headlines warning that West Nile Virus is striking harder this year, horse owners are taking preventative measures to protect the animals they love. Of course, the potentially deadly virus is not the only threat to horse health. Worms, ulcers and a myriad of other issues seek to plague our equine friends. As all veterinarians recommend: The key to horse health is preventing problems before they begin. This is easy to do if you purchase vaccines, wormers, and ulcer preventatives from 1-800-PetMeds. Of course, the cost of equine medications can be high because of the sheer size of the horse, but 1-800-PetMeds offers the lowest prices, making it affordable to keep your horse healthy. ... Read the full article

PA State Officials Remind Public Of Precautions For West Nile Virus
HARRISBURG, Pa., April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- PA Health Secretary Dr. Calvin B. Johnson, Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen A. McGinty and Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff today reminded Pennsylvanians that it's the time of the year to start t ... Read the full article

AQHA Releases New “Your Horse’s Health” DVD Collection
September 12, 2006, Amarillo, Texas – The American Quarter Horse Association released its newest educational DVD, “Your Horse’s Health I,” which explores many conditions, ailments, diseases and health-related topics. This is the first in a three-DVD ... Read the full article

New One-Dose West Nile Virus Vaccine Introduced
Intervet Introduces PreveNile™ WNV Vaccine New One-Dose WNV vaccine offers advanced combination of science and efficacy MILLSBORO, Del. (Jan. 4, 2007) - Intervet Inc., a global leader in animal-vaccine research and development, announces t ... Read the full article

NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Judges Announced
The National Reined Cow Horse Association has announced the names of the Judges that will be officiating at the 2008 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity in 2008. ... Read the full article

Olympian Philip Dutton Receives Winning Ribbon in the Jumps West Open Preliminary Division
Over the weekend of February 9-11 Phillip Dutton on Mighty Mangaroo were unbeatable! ... Read the full article

NRCHA Regional Awards Upgraded for 2008
NRCHA Regional Champions and Reserve Champions in each of the twelve sanctioned NRCHA events will be thrilled with the newly enhanced NRCHA Awards Program. ... Read the full article

AAEP-Member Veterinarians to Share Expertise at Western States Horse Expo
The latest in cutting-edge equine health information will be delivered during the Western States Horse Expo, June 9 - 11, 2006, in Sacramento, Calif. Veterinarians representing the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) will discuss ... Read the full article

AAEP-Member Veterinarians to Share Expertise at Western States Horse Expo
The latest in cutting-edge equine health information will be delivered during the Western States Horse Expo, June 9 - 11, 2006, in Sacramento, Calif. Veterinarians representing the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) will discuss ... 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

Bug Block Easy Swipe - New From Absorbine
Less Frills - More Kills W. F. Young, Inc. is extending its highly successful Bug Block brand with a hot new entry into the value brand segment of the insecticide and repellent market – Bug Block Easy Swipe. Absorbine customers requested a “s ... Read the full article