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 … Read More
Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Age: 6Gender: MareBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/28/2022Clinical Signs: Acute inability to move, falling overConfirmation Date: 10/6/2022Horse Status: Affected And AliveVaccination Status: Status UnknownComments: This is the 14th case of equine WNV in California in 2022. For … Read More
Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 45Age: 33Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Onset of Clinical Signs: 10/2/2022Clinical Signs: fever, neurologicConfirmation Date: 10/6/2022Horse Status: EuthanizedVaccination Status: VaccinatedComments: A 33-year-old Quarter Horse gelding in Los Angeles county displaying fever and neurological signs was confirmed positive for … Read More
Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Age: 3Gender: MareBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/28/2022Clinical Signs: Acute recumbency, ataxia (all 4 limbs), difficulty risingConfirmation Date: 10/5/2022Horse Status: Affected And AliveVaccination Status: Status UnknownComments: On October 5, 2022, a 3-year-old Quarter Horse mare with an … Read More
Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Age: 1Gender: FillyBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/24/2022Clinical Signs: mild ataxia, mild circumduction.Confirmation Date: 10/3/2022Horse Status: Affected And AliveVaccination Status: UnvaccinatedComments: On October 3, 2022, a 1-year-old unvaccinated Quarter Horse filly in Stanislaus County, displaying acute neurological … Read More
Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityAge: 10Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/3/2022Clinical Signs: Shifting weight all 4 limbs, nonspecific discomfort, transient fever, mild bilateral pelvic limb ataxia, increased lip smacking.Confirmation Date: 9/26/2022Horse Status: Affected And … Read More
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, … Read More
Wild horse advocates in Reno, NV are accusing U.S. land managers of violating environmental and animal protection laws From the Associated Press The Associated Press reports advocates for wild horses are accusing federal land managers of illegally approving plans for the largest U.S. holding facility for thousands of mustangs captured … Read More
Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Age: 1Gender: FillyBreed: Quarter HorseOnset of Clinical Signs: 9/5/2022Clinical Signs: ataxia (all 4), falling down, proprioceptive deficitsConfirmation Date: 9/12/2022Horse Status: Affected and aliveVaccination Status: unvaccinated Comments: For 2022, a total of seven (7) horses have been confirmed positive … Read More
Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: Idaho State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityAge: YearlingGender: FillyOnset of Clinical Signs: 8/26/2022Clinical Signs: Abnormal behavior and movement initially noted, lethargy, fever, progressively unstableConfirmation Date: 9/1/2022Horse Status: RecoveringVaccination Status: Vaccinated Comments: Owner had relayed that the mosquitoes have been particularly numerous … Read More
