Equine WNV Reported in California, Virginia and Iowa
Confirmed cases of West Nile virus (WNV) were reported in horses from Virginia, Iowa and California.
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BI Promotes Equine Gastric Health Education of Horse Owners by Vets
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health (BI) has put together a toolkit and video to help horse owners understand diagnosing and treating gastric ulcers.
Multiple EIA Cases in Texas Horses
Equine infectious anemia (EIA) has been diagnosed in horses from McLennan, Wilson, and Ector Counties in Texas.
Virginia Reports First 2018 EEE Horse Death
A mare from Suffolk, Virginia, died from Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).
22 PHF Cases in Kentucky
From June 1 through August 8, Kentucky has confirmed 22 cases of Potomac horse fever (PHF).
North and South Carolina and New York Report Equine Diseases
EEE has been reported in North and South Carolina and WNV was confirmed in New York.
VMD Relaxes Restrictions on Flunixin in Response to Vet Pressure
BEVA has welcomed the news that the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has relaxed its recently imposed restrictions on the sale of the essential equine pain killer flunixin by allowing the release of stock from manufacturers.
PHF Confirmed in Connecticut
Potomac horse fever (PHF) was confirmed in a horse at a private facility in New London, Connecticut.
Three Georgia Horses Euthanized Due to EIA
The Georgia Department of Agriculture has confirmed equine infectious anemia (EIA) in three horses in Lamar County. Six counties have reported EEE.
PHF Kills Pony in Maryland
Potomac horse fever (PHF) was confirmed in a pony gelding stabled in Frederick County, Maryland.
Vets Applaud New Method for Equine Performance Assessment
Dr. Sue Dyson is teaching vets to use an ethogram to assess pain in ridden horses.
Three Michigan Counties Have Confirmed Equine Strangles Cases
Montcalm, Shiawassee and Wayne Counties in Michigan have confirmed cases of equine strangles.
Kentucky's PHF Cases Through July 24, 2018
Eighteen cases of Potomac horse fever (PHF) have been reported thus far this year in Kentucky.
Equine Disease Updates
EEE, West Nile virus and equine coronavirus have been reported at the end of July and early August.
Boehringer Ingelheim Announces Call for Proposals for 2018 Equine Research Awards
Boehringer Ingelheim is accepting proposals for the 2018 Advancement in Equine Research Awards for Equine Respiratory Disease Research.
Potomac Horse Fever in Virginia
Four horses were confirmed positive in Albemarle County, Virginia, with one euthanized and the rest under veterinary care.
BEVA Urges VMD to Overturn Suspension of Flunixin
The British Equine Veterinary Associaion (BEVA) is calling on the VMD to immediately enable limited batch release of flunixin for use in horses not destined for the human food chain in the interests of animal welfare.
Third Positive Equine EEE Case in North Carolina
A mare was euthanized in Onslow County due to EEE.
EIA-Positive Horse in Rural Saskatchewan
A horse that traveled extensively in the province tested positive for EIA, but had no clinical signs.
Rhode Island Equine Strangles Case Confirmed
Strangles has been confirmed in a pony in Newport County, Rhode Island.
Strangles Diagnosed in Horse From Finger Lakes Race Track in New York
Strangles quarantines are in place at the race track and a stable in Ontario County, New York.
Second 2018 EEE Case in North Carolina Horse
North Carolina reported its second case of EEE in the state for 2018.
EIA in Maryland Horse
A Maryland horse will be euthanized due to equine infectious anemia and the facility has been quarantined.
Nebraska EHV-1 Horse Euthanized
A neurologic EHV-1 horse was euthanized in Buffalo County, Nebraska.