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MRLS Researchers Concerned Over Oregon State Study

University of Kentucky researchers studying Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome are concerned that the results of a study by Oregon State University linking vesiviruses, which can affect a wide variety of mammals, to MRLS can be misconstrued.

 Monday, June 26, 2006

Number of West Nile Virus Cases Continues to Grow

Every state in the 48 contiguous United States has now experienced a taste of West Nile virus since it first was detected in the Western Hemisphere in 1999.

 Wednesday, September 01, 2004

EHV-I Confirmed in Horses at Maryland Farm

The neurologic form of equine herpesvirus type-1 has been confirmed as the cause of disease in two Maryland horses infected during a deadly outbreak this spring.

 Friday, July 09, 2004

Consideration of Illinois Slaughter Bill Postponed

Rep. Robert Molaro Thursday postponed consideration of an Illinois Senate bill that would ban equine slaughter for human consumption in the state of Illinois. Dekalb, Ill., is the home of Cavel International, one of the remaining equine slaughter facilities, recently rebuilt after a fire destroyed the former facility.

 Friday, March 26, 2004

Improved Diagnostics of the Upper Airway

The use of a treadmill during endoscopic exams is becoming more common and useful.

 Wednesday, January 14, 2004

New EPM Treatment Approved

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Nov. 19 approved Navigator for treating equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM). This drug has been under development for more than six years.

 Friday, December 05, 2003

New Vaccine for WNV Awaits Approval


A new West Nile virus (WNV) equine recombinant canarypox vaccine awaits USDA approval, and once available, could pave the way for a new generation of equine vaccines in the United States.

 Friday, December 05, 2003