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New assay improves diagnostic detection of strangles in horses

Strangles

New primers developed for highly contagious horse disease Research initiated at the Equine Infectious Disease Laboratory, EIDL, at Texas A&M University to explore the genomic components of strangles has now led to an improved assay at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL. Strangles is a highly contagious disease that affects …

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New & Noteworthy: NWSS Creates Elite Horse Sale

Horse Sale

Each January, the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) attracts top equine athletes from around the globe. The 2023 show promises to be no different, and with a newly added feature. NWSS is excited to announce the debut of the National Western Stock Show Elite Horse Sale. Harking back to its …

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Outbreak Alerts: Sept 26, 2022 – West Nile Virus – Larimer County, CO

Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

Source: State Veterinarian’s Office Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private Facility Comments: A horse in Larimer County has tested positive for West Nile Virus. For more information about West Nile Virus go to: WNV factsheet.  See past published Outbreak Alerts: www.coloradohorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are …

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Morris Animal Foundation Funds Next Generation of Scientists Through its Veterinary Student Scholar Program

Morris Animal Foundation

DENVER/September 21, 2022 – Continuing its commitment to funding the next generation of veterinary researchers, Morris Animal Foundation awarded $107,490 in grants through its Veterinary Student Scholar program for 2022, funding 22 student research projects around the world. The Veterinary Student Scholar program, which began in 2005, gives students the opportunity to develop research projects, …

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Outbreak Alerts: Sept 13, 2022 – West Nile Virus – Adams County, CO

Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

Source: State Veterinarian’s Office Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 20Facility Type: Private FacilityAge: 2Gender: ColtBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Usage: Horse ShowOnset of Clinical Signs: 9/6/2022Clinical Signs: Weakness, Unable to Rise, Fasciculation History 1 day duration of limping/dog sitting hard time getting up on allVaccination Status: UnvaccinatedHorse Status: Recovering Comments: A horse in Adams County has tested …

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Statement on the Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth is shown a horse by renowned trainer Monty Roberts. The late regent was a patron of Mr. Roberts’ Join-Up International, which provided the photo.

Marty Irby, world champion equestrian and head of animal welfare group, praises late sovereign’s care for ‘the welfare and health of horses’ WASHINGTON D.C. – Sept 8, 2022, upon learning of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Animal Wellness Action executive director Marty Irby released the following statement: “I am deeply …

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