Equine influenza virus (EIV) is a common, highly contagious equid respiratory disease. Historically, EIV outbreaks have caused high levels of equine illness and economic damage. Outbreaks have occurred worldwide in the past decade. How do horses get influenza? Equine influenza virus spreads easily through contact with infected horses and via Read more…
Equine influenza affects the upper respiratory systems of horses, causing symptoms that are similar to humans experiencing influenza: Deep, dry cough. Nasal discharge. Lethargy. How does influenza affect horses? Sick horses can exhibit fever, nasal discharge, cough, lethargy, loss of appetite and weakness. A cough is one of the most Read more…
Tuberculosis, an infectious disease caused by bacteria of the genus -Mycobacterium, is rare in the United States but is considered a re-emerging infectious disease. Most infections in horses are caused by Mycobacterium bovis and are likely acquired by close contact with infected cattle. Can horses contract TB? Horses are relatively Read more…
Purpura hemorrhagica (PH) is defined as a condition of hemorrhage and edema that is triggered by an allergic-type reaction. Most often, PH is associated with strangles (Streptococcus equi), but it can occur following infections with any streptococcal bacteria or virus (influenza). What is the cause of purpura Hemorrhagica? Purpura Hemorrhagica Read more…
What are Warts? Warts in horses are caused by a horse specific papilloma virus; it is not something that can be transferred to humans. Are animal warts contagious? A Contagious Disease Warts are caused by a highly contagious virus. Also known as papillomas, warts are small, cauliflower-shaped growths. Multiple papillomas Read more…
Direct infection through contact with an infected horse. Indirect infection from contaminated fomites. Occasionally transmitted through sexual activity. Papillomaviruses causing aural plaques may possibly be transmitted by biting arthropods. What causes papilloma virus in horses? Equine papilloma warts are generally caused by a reduction in immunity often seen in young Read more…
Bovine papillomavirus type 1 infects not only cattle but also equids and is a causative factor in the pathogenesis of commonly occurring equine sarcoid tumours. Whilst treatment of sarcoids is notoriously difficult, cisplatin has been shown to be one of the most effective treatment strategies for sarcoids. What causes bovine Read more…
If both are the same distance from the ground, then the horse is level built. If the withers are lower than the croup, the horse is downhill built, and if the withers are higher than the croup, the horse is uphill built. What does it mean when a horse is Read more…
Congenital form occurs in newborn foals; usually single or few but can be extensive. Viral papilloma is very common in young horses and less so in older or immunocompromised animals. Most cases occur in young weanlings or yearlings during their first season at grass, hence colloquial terms – Grass warts, Read more…
Woltz was very attached to the horse, his pride and affection for the animal clearly evident. Khartoum was eventually killed and decapitated, then Luca Brasi put his head in Woltz’s bed to convince the director to grant Johnny Fontane the lead in the new war movie he was shooting. What Read more…