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** FEBRUARY IS EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA
AWARENESS MONTH**
**COGGINS TESTING DISCOUNTED TO $24.00 DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY FOR HAUL IN APPOINTMENTS AT LARGE ANIMAL VETERINARY SERVICES **
Winter 2012
COGGINS CLIINICS 2012
Saturday, January 28th @ David Moore's Farm, Franklinton 9:00am-12:00pm
Friday, February 3 @ Gray Boyd's Farm, Henderson 12:00pm-2:00pm
Saturday, February 4 @ Do It Center, Bunn 10:00am-12:00pm
Friday, February 10 @ Southern Livestock Center Granville County 2:00pm-4:00pm
Saturday, February 11 @ Southern Livestock Center Granville County 8:30am-12:30pm
Friday, February 17 @ Tractor Supply Henderson 2:00pm-4:00pm
Friday, February 24 @ Tractor Supply Youngsville 2:00pm-4:00pm
Saturday, February 25 @ Murphy Hay Farm, Louisburg 9:00am-12:00pm
EHV-1 Alert
We at Large Animal
Veterinary Services wanted to pass along this information as it was fowarded to
us from the state veterinary office. It is very important for all of us to
manage this outbreak carefully, however we do not need to be alarmed at this
point. Please call with any questions and recommendations for vaccination. The
office number is 919-554-1176 or e-mail largeanimal@embarqmail.com.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THURSDAY, JAN. 5, 2012
CONTACT:Dr. Tom Ray, director of Livestock Health Programs
NCDA&CS Veterinary Division
919-733-7601
Virus affecting horses found at N.C. stable
Virus is contagious between horses, but does not affect humans
RALEIGH - The neurologic form of equine herpes virus, EHV-1, has been confirmed
in a North Carolina horse. The horse, from a Rockingham County stable, was taken
to the College of Veterinary Medicine at N.C. State University upon becoming
ill, and directly quarantined to the equine isolation unit of the hospital.
"We have been fortunate that we've not seen this particular form of this
common virus in North Carolina to date, even though it has been increasing in
frequency throughout the country for almost a decade now," said State
Veterinarian David Marshall. "We are working with the College of Veterinary
Medicine and with the stable to implement biosecurity measures and minimize the
risk of further spread."
EHV-1 is highly contagious among horses, but poses no threat to humans. It most
often causes respiratory infections in young horses, but different strains can
also pose neurologic problems, which the affected N.C. horse exhibited. The
virus also can cause abortion in pregnant horses or neonatal death. Vaccines are
available that protect horses from most forms of EHV-1, but not from the strains
that cause neurologic problems.
Biosecurity measures to protect horses include quarantining facilities that are
suspected to house EHV-1-exposed horses. Water and feed buckets should be
disinfected and not shared. Stalls and trailers should also be cleaned and
disinfected regularly to prevent the spread of disease. New additions or those
returning from shows and exhibitions should be isolated for 3 weeks prior to
comingling with other horses upon returning home. Horse owners should also talk
with their veterinarian to determine a vaccine schedule.
http://www.cvm.ncsu.edu/news/2012-01-05-Equine-Herpesvirus-Case-Being-Treated-At-NC-State-College-of-Veterinary-Medicine.html
Spring is definitely here! Grass growing, warmer weather, and babies being born! The other sign of spring is everybody getting out and starting to ride again. Along with getting back into the saddle is the start of show season and trail rides. Good luck and happy trails.
EHV-1 is Equine Herpes Virus 1 or commonly known as
rhinopneumonitis or rhino. It is a virus passed from one horse to the next. This
virus has several different strains. The EHV-1 strains tend to cause abortion in
pregnant mares or neurological signs in horses. The EHV-4 strains tend to cause
more respiratory signs such as cough, runny nose, runny eyes and fever. The
signs and symptoms seen with the current outbreak are neurological with fever.
Most neurological signs are incoordination, ataxia, urine dribbling, unable to
get up, nasal discharge, hind end weakness, decreased tail tone, and lethargy.
Treatment for the viral infection mainly is supportive such as intravenous
fluids, NSAIDS (bute or banamine), and other care as needed (i.e. sling support,
nutrition). If diagnosed prior to onset of neurological signs, antiviral drugs
may help treatment and control outbreak. Other
control measure that can help is good biosecurity. Biosecurity measures should
include but not limited to quarantine of any sick horse, cleanliness and hygiene
when handling horses, and proper cleaning and disinfecting of equipment, tack,
and other objects that are exposed or potentially contaminate by the virus.
There is currently no vaccine that protects against the neurological form.
Vaccination is still recommended to help reduce the spread of the virus by
decreasing the amount of virus that a horse will shed. If you have further
questions or want more information call us at the office, send us an e-mail, or
visit www.aaep.org.
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**Winter is finally upon us! The weather is very inconsistent and can change rapidly, even in the course of one day. These abrupt changes can cause colic in a horse.
*See the link below for more information on colic.