Horses at low risk of Covid-19 infection, but we need to know more
A point of continuing concern for many in the industry is whether SARS-CoV-2 is capable of infecting and perhaps causing disease in horses.
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Biosecurity
“One health” approach vital in combating zoonotic diseases, UN hears
Working livestock; horses, donkeys and mules, are often overlooked by policymakers, despite their contribution to an estimated 600 million people around the world.
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Biosecurity crucial in keeping vesicular stomatitis at bay in US
Cases this season in the US have so far affected three states, New Mexico, Arizona and Texas.
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Coronavirus outbreak forces cancellation of Asia Horse Week
Third edition of Asia Horse Week and the inaugural Asian Arabian Horse Show cancelled, because of “the uncertainty surrounding the 2019-nCoV Coronavirus outbreak”.
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High vaccination rates kept equine flu at bay in France for three years – study
No cases of equine influenza were identified in French horses between 2015 and late 2018. Could high vaccination rates have been responsible?
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Flu’s journey from horses to dogs: It all began in Florida
This host-range shift from equine to canine hosts is unique, say researchers, because it occurred from one mammalian host to another.
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Flu outbreak prompts Equine Herpes Virus awareness campaign
Equine Herpes Virus is very contagious and can cause respiratory disease, abortion, and neurological disease.
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Equine flu outbreak kills 60,000 donkeys in Africa
Samples sent to Britain’s Animal Health Trust confirmed suspicions of equine flu.
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Equine flu continues rise in Britain
Cases in Britain hit the 200 mark, compared to only two in 2018.
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First Getah virus infection confirmed in a horse in China
Samples taken when the horse suddenly developed a fever confirmed the presence of the mosquito-borne virus, which was first isolated in 1955 in Malaysia.
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Nationwide equine biosecurity programme launches in Canada
Equine Guelph and Merck pilot scheme the first national-level biosurveillance programme for the country.
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Simple “dipstick” test could quickly identify equine flu
Modification to test developed to distinguish between human and avian flu would pave way for fast equine influenza diagnosis.
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Important respiratory disease findings revealed in surveillance program
“Throughout the study we’ve been tracking a lot of influenza even in well-vaccinated horses, regardless of age and breed.”
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Scientists’ new lab recipe helps in diagnosing glanders
The study team investigated Burkholderia mallei, the bacterium responsible for glanders, a highly infectious notifiable zoonotic disease.
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Equine flu is resurgent: Experts provide background and advice
Experts background the surge of cases in the US and Europe, and offers some advice.
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Threat of species-hopping flu viruses prompts warning
Because of the global nature of many of these diseases, it is important for agencies to work together to find ways to reduce the risk.
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New “digital stable” tracks horses in cyberspace
New British system to bring better disease prevention, control and welfare through better data.
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Deadly skin trade may have prompted Nigeria’s Equine Influenza outbreak
Potential disease epidemic in West Africa as 3000 equines in Nigeria infected.
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British racing to resume with extra biosecurity measures in place
“We still only have two confirmed sites of infection. We have put robust containment measures in place around both.”
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Second racing yard in Britain hit by equine flu, as containment efforts continue
Four positive tests for equine flu at a yard in Newmarket could jeopardise plans to resume racing.
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