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Equine Herpesvirus Confirmed in Colorado Horse

A horse in Douglas County, Colo., has tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1, according to a statement from the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), and the facility at which the horse resided has been placed under quarantine.... View original post here: Equine Herpesvirus Confirmed in Colorado Horse ...
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Suspected EHV-1 Reported in Tennessee

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has received reports of suspected cases of equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) infection in horses that participated in the Bucksnort Trail Ride, held April 23-30 in Humphreys County. Read this article: Suspected EHV-1 Reported in Tennessee ...
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Neurologic EHV-1 Identified in California

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed that a mare from Santa Barbara County, Calif., was positive for the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) at necropsy on April 6.... Original post: Neurologic EHV-1 Identified in California ...
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Take Steps Now to Prevent West Nile Virus in Horses

Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary George Greig is urging horse owners to consult their veterinarians about options for West Nile virus (WNV) prevention before mosquito season begins. ... Excerpt from: Take Steps Now to Prevent West Nile Virus in Horses ...
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Like UK College of Agriculture on Facebook

The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture has several equine-related pages on Facebook with the latest news and events information. Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings by following our activity on the following pages.... Read more from the original source: Like UK College of Agriculture on Facebook ...
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UK’s Equine Initiative Renamed UK Ag Equine Programs

The name change was undertaken by the College of Agriculture in consultation with internal and external stakeholders to better reflect the breadth of equine offerings at UK and the college's commitment to serving the state's equine industry.... View original post here: UK's Equine Initiative Renamed UK Ag Equine Programs ...
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Lloyd’s of London: 30 Years of Support for UK Vet Science

Lloyd's of London recently presented the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture a check for $45,000 in continuing support of Equine Disease Quarterly, an equine health research-based publication produced by the Department of Veterinary Science... Link: Lloyd's of London: 30 Years of Support for UK Vet Science ...
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Pigeon Fever Cases in Reported in Louisiana Horses

Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, DVM, said more than 30 cases of pigeon fever in horses have been recently reported to the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. ... Excerpt from: Pigeon Fever Cases in Reported in Louisiana Horses ...
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Saddle Up Safely Wins Safety Award

The Certified Horsemanship Association recently recognized Saddle Up Safely, led by the University of Kentucky (UK) College of Agriculture Equine Initiative and UK HealthCare, with its 2011 Partnership in Safety Award... Original post: Saddle Up Safely Wins Safety Award ...
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Saddle Up Safely Wins Safety Award

The Certified Horsemanship Association recently recognized Saddle Up Safely, led by the University of Kentucky (UK) College of Agriculture Equine Initiative and UK HealthCare, with its 2011 Partnership in Safety Award... Link: Saddle Up Safely Wins Safety Award ...
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