Six horses test positive for equine infectious anemia in Kansas
Horse facility under quarantine; remaining horses to be retested.
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Biosecurity
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.
Read moreGetah 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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Study tracks real-time contact between horses and humans
Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags to track horse and human movement and interaction.
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Biosecurity watch: Top tips to clean up your horse stuff
Are you up with cleaning, disinfecting, and preventing disease spread?
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What do you know about Strangles? New report reveals owner misconceptions
What is your attitude and approach towards Strangles?
Read moreEquine flu findings in Britain back currently recommended vaccine strains
“There is no evidence of significant antigenic drift away from the recommended vaccine strains.”
Read moreMolecular analysis provides insights into equine flu outbreaks in South America
Study team delves into outbreaks since 1963.
Read moreCompelling evidence that equine flu virus can infect humans – review
Scientists urge close surveillance for novel influenza virus emergence among equids.
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App puts equine biosecurity in hands of horse owners
Free EquiBioSafe app outlines all the key elements of contagious disease prevention and control.
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Australia’s equine flu eradication a triumph for vet medicine – review
Pair examine eradication efforts during 2007 outbreak.
Read moreCould Australia succeed in hosting WEG in 2022?
WEG Down Under could prove to be a tall order.
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Possible US links to big 2012 equine flu outbreak in South America – study
Virus appeared to have entered through Chile, researchers report.
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Equine flu outbreak is over, say Malaysian officials
Racing to resume; movement controls in place for another three weeks.
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