Challenges in comparing equine flu vaccines – review
The requirement for frequent vaccination in the field to limit virus shedding and hence transmission is apparent, the researchers said.
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The requirement for frequent vaccination in the field to limit virus shedding and hence transmission is apparent, the researchers said.
Read more“The fragmented movement of horses combined with numerous sites of co-mingling makes tracing the potential spread of a disease outbreak a necessary part of an infection control plan, both locally and nationally.”
Read moreAustralia issues its final review of the risk of Japanese encephalitis in horses from approved countries, with current biosecurity measures removed.
Read moreStudy in the United States assessed strangles outbreaks against weather data. Patterns were identified.
Read moreWith growing international horse movements, the need for improved disease surveillance is greater than ever.
Read moreThe unsanctioned racing is also said to pose a raft of welfare issues for the animals.
Read moreBiosecurity is about doing everything you reasonably can to prevent your horse catching something from another horse, be it viral, bacterial or fungal.
Read more“We must gain a better understanding of how these pathogens are transmitted among horses and determine the zoonotic potential.”
Read moreAustralia’s agriculture department seeks feedback on changes to its policy on Japanese encephalitis virus and horse importations.
Read more“These similarities can be exploited to leverage and improve surveillance for the detection of West Nile Virus outbreaks.”
Read moreThe authors noted that most outbreaks associated with respiratory pathogens in performance horses at large events are often been reported during the colder months.
Read moreSamples from more than 1200 horses were taken for analysis to detect three flaviviruses.
Read moreA thorough disinfection of stables is required after outbreaks to reduce the risk of other horses becoming infected.
Read moreThere have been four confirmed cases in Oliva, Spain and one in Lier, Belgium. Nearly 1000 horses who are considered contacts are blocked from the FEI database.
Read moreThe study team also found a high rate of coinfection with other common respiratory pathogens.
Read moreGlobal health security experts are pushing to implement a ‘One Health’ approach globally, with human, animal and environmental health organisations working together to prevent, monitor and respond to public health emergencies.
Read moreIt is, according to researchers, an unpredictable emerging pathogen — one capable of infecting humans, horses and pigs, among others.
Read moreVirus arrived in Europe in birds migrating from Africa.
Read more“The disease risks for animals and humans are obvious, with poor hygiene at all stages of the trade. The lack of traceability and basic biosecurity … puts people and animals in general at significant risk.”
Read moreWest Nile virus is now the most widespread flavivirus pathogen in the world.
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