Australia ramps up biosecurity with extra disease surveillance funding
As towns and suburbs expand further into farming regions the risk of disease spread, both to and from animals, has never been greater,
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Biosecurity
Influenza is going to the dogs – and it’s not good news
“In this study, we identified influenza viruses jumping from pigs into dogs,” the lead researcher reports.
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Major equine herpes virus outbreak in France affects around 200 horses
Mostly sport horses have been affected, according to authorities.
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Microchipping for all horses under British passport plan
National Equine Forum told “The horse is central to our fabric of society, and we are working to ensure it is safeguarded”.
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Free online course helps horse owners prepare for the worst
Online course on incidents involving large animals offered free for equestrians, groups, and events around the world.
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Racing performance unaffected by Hendra vaccine, Australian study finds
Researchers checked race performance of hundreds of horses in south-eastern Queensland.
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First evidence of Schmallenberg virus exposure in horses
“This is the first serological report which detected the Schmallenberg virus antibody in the equine population.”
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Extinct horsepox virus recreated in lab in bid to build a better smallpox vaccine
Horsepox is consider extinct in the wild, but researchers used information published on its genetic makeup in 2006 to rebuild it.
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Nations must be vigilant against mosquito-borne diseases – review
Some lesser-known viruses have the potential to break out under “perfect storm” conditions, the authors conclude.
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US horses allowed back into China, after two-year hiatus
China stopped US equine imports in 2015 following concerns about equine infectious anemia (EIA).
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Influenza in horses and humans: What goes around, comes around
“If you are sick with the flu, it is probably best not to cuddle your pets.”
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Six horses test positive for equine infectious anemia in Kansas
Horse facility under quarantine; remaining horses to be retested.
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Researchers closer to unravelling the mysteries of equine coronavirus
The origin of ECoV remains a mystery – some suspect it may have developed from bovine coronavirus and spread across species – but researchers are hot on the trail.
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Disease risk warning follows use of uncertified equine semen
Horse vets are being asked to break law and risk UK equine disease status.
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Wild horses have potential to stem killer toxins on American rangelands
Wild horses’ immunity to prions – the toxins causing Chronic Wasting Disease – gives them a unique place on the range lands.
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Common sense a key element in good biosecurity for horses, says professor
The best biosecurity plan is one tailored to the facility and environment, the horses, and the risks.
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What’s in a name? Would you rather catch horse flu or Yarramin flu?
Mock news items and graphics cast spotlight on the vagaries of human nature.
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Connectedness of horse world revealed in study of Canadian dressage show
Ontario researchers set out to learn more about the potential risks of disease spread from shows.
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Getah virus may have been jumping between pigs and horses during outbreaks in Japan – study
“Periodic surveillance of pigs over a larger area would be useful for estimating the risk of epizootics in horses.”
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Wormers and horse feeds likely to remain targets for Australia’s “zero” disease levy
“The horse industry view is that this is currently the most equitable option available that provides the broadest coverage.”
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