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Hace 6 días · Summer is peak season for Potomac horse fever, caused by an organism that thrives in ponds, rivers and other waterways. Here’s how you can reduce your horse's risk.
24 de jun. de 2024 · INTRODUCTION. Coccidioidomycosis is an uncommon cause of fever, inappetence and respiratory disease in horses, but it should be considered especially in cases originating from regions where Coccidioidomycosis is endemic including the west and southwest United States, northern Mexico, parts of Central and South America and Australia (Macías-Rioseco et al., 2022).
Hace 4 días · Equine herpesvirus 4 (EHV-4) causes respiratory disease in horses, and the virus is considered endemic in the global equine population. However, outbreaks can occur when several horses are gathered in relation to shows, competitions, breeding units and at hospitals. In the spring year 2022, an EHV-4 outbreak occurred at the Large Animal Teaching Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
25 de jun. de 2024 · Equine encephalitis viruses—Eastern, Western, and Venezuelan equine encephalitis (EEE, WEE, VEE) and West Nile virus (WNV)—are spread by infected mosquitos and can cause severe brain inflammation in equids (such as horses and donkeys) and people.
Hace 6 días · Contagious equine metritis (CEM) is a venereal disease of horses caused by the bacteria Taylorella equigenitalis. It can impact fertility in both mares and stallions. The United States is considered to be CEM-free.
11 de jun. de 2024 · Common symptoms of salmonellosis in horses include diarrhea, fever, and lethargy. In some cases, Salmonella can cause sepsis (blood infection), which can be life-threatening. Veterinarians use a fecal or blood sample to identify the bacteria and make a diagnosis.
18 de jun. de 2024 · Know the high-risk horsefly bite areas - frequent hot spots include farms - as horseflies are attracted to horses and cattle - and warm water sources like ponds, streams, and rivers - as many horseflies lay their eggs near water and are most active during hot and humid conditions.
