On October 5, an 18-year-old Thoroughbred gelding at a public equestrian venue in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, received a confirmed diagnosis of strangles, an infectious equine disease caused by…
Four new equine West Nile virus (WNV) cases have been reported to the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC), underscoring the persistent threat this mosquito-borne disease poses to horse populations across…
The Oregon State Department of Agriculture (OSDA) has officially confirmed new cases of pigeon fever, a debilitating bacterial infection, affecting four horses across two distinct regions of the state. Three…
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has officially confirmed two new cases of strangles, an acute, highly contagious bacterial infection of horses caused by Streptococcus equi…
Elkhart County, Indiana – In a recent development underscoring the persistent threat of zoonotic diseases to equine populations, a yearling Standardbred filly in Elkhart County, Indiana, was confirmed positive for…
The Oregon State Department of Agriculture (OSDA) has recently confirmed new cases of equine pigeon fever, officially known as ulcerative lymphangitis, impacting horse populations in Deschutes and Morrow counties. This…
A four-year-old Quarter Horse gelding in Rocky View County, Alberta, tested positive for Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) on October 7, marking a significant event for the provincial equine community. The…
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has confirmed one case of strangles and identified five suspected cases at an equine boarding facility located in Brevard County, Florida.…
On September 30, 2023, a 24-year-old Quarter Horse mare in Grand County, Colorado, was confirmed positive for West Nile Virus (WNV), leading to her subsequent euthanasia. The mare, reportedly vaccinated…
rifanmuazinThe American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has announced the selection of two distinguished veterinarian-members, Dr. Alan Ruggles and Dr. Scott Hay, to serve in its highly respected On Call…
