Equine Wellness Archives - Page 13 of 50

Outbreak Alerts: February 01, 2023 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Flathead County, MT

February 7, 2024February 3, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: Montana Department of Livestock Number Confirmed: 5Clinical Signs: Neurologic signsComments: Following multiple confirmed cases of equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) in Flathead County, the Montana Department of Livestock is recommending that horse owners and event coordinators in the Flathead Valley limit travel and cancel events that bring horses …

Outbreak Alerts: January 05, 2023 – Strangles – Douglas County, CO

February 7, 2024January 5, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Attending Veterinarian Confirmed Case: Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 3Number Suspected: 6Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityAge: 8; Gender: Mare; Breed: Pony; Usage: Pleasure Riding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 1/2/2023;Clinical Signs: depressed, colic signs, weight loss. Tender to palpation in throat but no submandibular swelling, or abscessation detected. No fever detected. Very mild nasal discharge; Confirmation Date: 1/5/2023; Horse Status: Quarantined; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Age: 9; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Pony; Usage: Pleasure Riding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 1/4/2023;Clinical Signs: Submandibular …

Haygain Sales to Support World Horse Welfare through December

December 20, 2022 by Press

Nov. 7, 2022. Lambourn, England – Haygain is proud to announce the contribution of 2% of all sales to World Horse Welfare, from Dec. 6 – Dec. 31, 2022. The contributions will come from the sales of Haygain’s High Temperature Hay Steamers, Forager Slow Feeders, ComfortStall Sealed Orthopedic Flooring and accessories …

Outbreak Alerts: December 17, 2022 – Botulism – CO, LA, NM, and TX

February 7, 2024December 18, 2022 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital and LA Department of Agriculture Confirmed Case: Outbreak Update Number Suspected: 30 Comments: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in cooperation with state departments of agriculture in Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Texas, is investigating cases of illness and death in horses. The FDA is cautioning …

The Impact of Antibiotics on the Equine Gut

November 29, 2022 by Equine Guelph

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The thinking on how we use antibiotics is changing in the world of medicine especially as we learn more about their impact on the inhabitants of the gut. Ontario Veterinary College researcher, Dr. Diego Gomez, took part in a collaborative study with researchers across North America to study the effects …

Outbreak Alerts: November 24, 2022 – Strangles – Douglas County, CO

February 7, 2024November 26, 2022 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Attending Veterinarian Confirmed Case: Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Boarding Facility Comments: A horse was confirmed positive for Strangles (Streptococcus equi spp equi) in Douglas County, CO. For more information, go to: Strangles factsheet. See past published Outbreak Alerts: www.coloradohorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are …

Business Profile: Equina USA

November 7, 2022 by Colorado Horse Source

Article is from Northwest Horse Source, but applicable to Colorado as well! Enjoy! Northwest Veterinarian Brings Top Quality European Supplements to the USA The Northwest and Colorado Horse Sources take pride in featuring and supporting Northwest (and beyond) equine-related businesses. This helps our readers find the services and supplies they …

Outbreak Alerts: October 25, 2022 – Equine Infectious Anemia – Bexar County, TX

February 7, 2024October 26, 2022 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Texas Animal Health Commission Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1 Breed: Quarter Horse (QH) Horse Status: Euthanized Comments: Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed equine infectious anemia (EIA) in a Quarter Horse on a Bexar County premises. The premises has been quarantined and will not be released until …

Outbreak Alerts: October 25, 2022 – Equine Infectious Anemia – Jasper County, TX

February 7, 2024October 26, 2022 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Texas Animal Health Commission Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1 Breed: Quarter Horse (QH) Horse Status: Euthanized Comments: Notes: Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed equine infectious anemia (EIA) in a Quarter Horse on a Jasper County premises. The premises has been quarantined and will not be released until TAHC’s …

Outbreak Alerts: October 25, 2022 – Equine Infectious Anemia – Wilson County, TX

February 7, 2024October 26, 2022 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Texas Animal Health Commission Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1 Facility Type: Private Facility Number Confirmed: 1 Breed: Quarter Horse (QH) Horse Status: Euthanized Comments: Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed equine infectious anemia (EIA) in a Quarter Horse on a Wilson County premise. The premises has been quarantined and will …