International horse movements focus of summit
Rapid rise in horse sport and looming Rio 2016 Olympics spur high-level meeting.
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Biosecurity
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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Class action looms over Aust equine flu outbreak
Specialist law firm to tackle federal government over losses incurred by horse industry during outbreak.
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Aust EI vet receives Queen’s Birthday honour
Vet who worked on eradication of equine influenza in 2007-08 noted in Queen’s Birthday honours.
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Push on to make world travel for elite horses easier
Call for special protocols to make international travel for elite sport horses easier.
Read moreUS trains Kazakhstan vet techs
Veterinary diagnosticians, technicians and inspectors from the Republic of Kazakhstan have received advanced training from US experts in molecular methods,
Read moreBritain’s equine flu surveillance boosted as Olympics near
Britain steps up surveillance after cases in northwest France reported.
Read moreFindings on equine flu dispersal presented
Australian vets are told of weather conditions that aid the spread of equine flu.
Read moreHorses intercepted at US border had parasitic disease
Agents intercept 14 horses crossing the Rio Grande; 10 had equine piroplasmosis.
Read moreVets ‘crucial in combating new disease outbreaks’
The crucial role of vets in combating new diseases is discussed at Aussie conference.
Read moreFrench show continues amid heightened flu measures
La Baule show rolls on, with officials saying positive flu swabs pose low risk.
Read moreWeather’s effects of equine flu spread investigated
Australasian researchers identify weather factors that affect equine influenza’s spread.
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