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Rabies Found in Horses in Western States, a Public Health Threat

Rabies is a fatal viral disease of mammals. Its occurrence is relatively rare in horses (as compared to other infectious neurologic diseases).

Be Careful! Do Not Toss Yard Waste Over Your Horse Fence!

Prevention is critical to assure that your horse stays healthy.

CEM Update March 9, 2009

A total of 15 horses (12 stallions and 3 mares) have tested positive for CEM in the US.

CEM update: 820 positive and exposed horses in 48 states

Sourse for this article: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE, May 8, 2009

Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) Report By USDA

Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) is a sexually transmitted disease among horses caused by a bacteria Taylorella equigenitalis.

EEE Confirmed in Louisiana

The disease causes encephalitis, or swelling of the brain, in both horses and humans. Humans and horses contract the disease from a mosquito that has bitten an infected bird.

Equine ID Cards for Intrastate and Interstate Movement

The states currently honoring the Florida Equine Passport Card are: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. Not Pennsylvania.

First Case of EEE in a Horse in Virginia

July 13, 2009 press release.

Florida County Issues Health Alert After EEE Kills Three Horses

Source: Volusia County Health Department Press Release

Forum to Focus on Welfare of the Horse

The forum will focus on the many welfare and safety initiatives that various segments of the horse industry have in place or are instituting.

Legislation moves ahead to restore horse slaughter in United States

The following is just a report and not the position of the Equine Program here at Penn State.

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HorseQuest Learning Lesson: Horse Adult Leader Training and Educational Resource

This is part of a national Horse Program. This progressive series of lessons is designed to offer equine science information, student activities, and techniques to foster positive youth development.

Helping Unwanted Horses

Laminitis Risk Increased by Pasture Grass Sugars

Making sure pastures are not overgrazed will help avoid laminitis. Forage species store sugars when they are under stress. By: University of Minnesota Extension

PA Horses Tested Positive for Neurologic Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1)

Release supplied by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services, By Craig Shultz, DVM.

Selenium Killed the 21 Polo Ponies in Florida

Selenium is essential for cell function but large doses are toxic. The source of the selenium is still under investigation.

Summer is Prime Time for Potomac Horse Fever

Now is the time to vaccinate horses against Potomac horse fever. Article source: Merial Company - is a animal health company, providing a comprehensive range of products to enhance the health, well-being and performance of horses.

Swabbing for Influenza is the Only Answer

Source: Equine Disease Quarterly- Influenza is one of the most contagious diseases of horses.

The Unwanted Horse Coalition Releases National Survey Results

Prepared by the American Horse Council, Study on Contributing Factors Surrounding the Unwanted Horse Issue.

Tick Season Has Arrived!

Helene McKernan's article regarding ticks and horses.

UHC’s National Speaker Program Growing

Provided by the American Horse council. Unwanted Horse Coalition’s (UHC) National Speaker Program.

USDA Sets NAIS Listening Sessions In Seven States

May 14: Harrisburg, PA.

Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in New Mexico

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has just notified New Mexico that a horse in De Baca County has been confirmed as positive for the New Jersey strain of vesicular stomatitis. The premise has been under quarantine in which no other horses have been exhibiting signs.

Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in New Mexico

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has just notified New Mexico that a horse in De Baca County has been confirmed as positive for the New Jersey strain of vesicular stomatitis. The premise has been under quarantine in which no other horses have been exhibiting signs.

Virginia Horse Owners Urged to Vaccinate for West Nile Virus, EEE

Source: Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Press Release

Pennsylvania Hosts the American Horse Council’s State Horse Council Advisory Committee (SHCAC) Fall Meeting

The PSU Fall Equine Issues Forum and PA EQuine Council's Annual Meeting, November 6, 7 and 8, 2009 at the Holiday Inn East in Harrisburg, PA.

Equine Disease Outbreaks October 2009

The following equine disease information is an excerpt from Equine Disease Quarterly October 2009. In this articles is information on: Contagious equine metritis (CEM), EHV-1, equine influenza, piroplasmosis, mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS), anaplasmosis (Anaplasma phagocytophila) and borreliosis (Borrelia burgdorferi).

QUARANTINE LIFTED AT ALLEGHENY COUNTY STABLE IN PA

For more information about the Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services, visit www.agriculture.state.pa.us and click on “Animal and Plant Health” on the left navigation

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Drug Eliminates Parasite that Causes Piroplasmosis (Babesiosis) in Horses

In equine, babesiosis is an acute, subacute, or chronic infectious hemolytic disease caused by the intraerythrocytic protozoa Babesia equi and Babesia caballi. The disease is also known as equine piroplasmosis and "African Horse Sickness."

Seventeen States Have Reported 140 Cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)

Source of this information: http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/

National Equine Issues Forum to Be Held November 6-7-8 in Harrisburg, PA

November 6-7-8, 2009 Equine Issues Forum, PA Equine Council Annual Meeting and SHCAC Fall Meetings