Harness racing identity in court over border issue
Anthony Butt given community service for failing to declare soiled racing gear at the border.
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Biosecurity
EHV-1 cases in Illinois, Tennessee
Cases appear unrelated to current outbreak in Florida.
Read moreFlorida farms under quarantine over EHV-1
State adds further quarantines to prevent spread of potentially deadly virus.
Read moreBiosecurity measures taken over Florida EHV-1 case
A horse stabled in Grand Prix Village, in Wellington, Florida, has tested positive for EHV-1.
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EHV-1 cases in Utah and Florida
Quarantines in place, but no restrictions on shows or events at this stage.
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Equine flu diagnosed in Oregon horse
Several horses in contact with mare at recent Oregon sale are showing signs of illness.
Read moreInitiative aims for easier international horse travel at top level
Key bodies to formulate plans for easier equine movement.
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Australia reviews import policy for horses
Stakeholders invited to make submissions on draft policy review document.
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Warning over rising threat of animal pathogens
Senior official from world animal health body sounds warning over weak controls in some countries.
Read moreClass lawsuit over Aust equine flu draws 600+
Suit seeking hundreds of millions in compensation expected to be filed in February.
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International horse movements focus of summit
Rapid rise in horse sport and looming Rio 2016 Olympics spur high-level meeting.
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Rare human parasite found in US horse for first time
Experts now know Leishmania siamensis exists in US, with an insect capable of transmitting it.
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New mosquito-borne virus could lead to new vaccines
New virus a close relative of dangerous equine pathogens, but cannot infect animals.
Read moreEquine herpes virus killed polar bear, researchers show
Combination of two EHV viruses found in captive polar bears in Germany proves deadly.
Read moreStudy highlights concerns over horse biosecurity in NZ
Biosecurity on non-commercial horse properties in NZ is poor, a study concludes.
Read morePut biosecurity plan in place, top Queensland vet urges
Queensland horse owners are being urged to set in place a biosecurity plan, with this year’s horse events calendar rapidly
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Survey provides snapshot of NZ’s non-racing horses
Findings highlight concerns should country face major horse disease.
Read moreBlack Caviar home and in quarantine
Fortnight wait for Nelly to complete quarantine before being welcomed home.
Read moreTracking animal epidemics through the road network
Researchers have carried out large-scale simulations to explore road transport as one of the main vectors of animal epidemics.
Read moreEquine disease conference for Kentucky
The University of Kentucky Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center will host the 9th International Conference on Equine Infectious Diseases
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