Posted on November 11th, 2009 by Bob Gould
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has been in constant contact with experts and agencies across the country to learn more about this case and share this information with the public and veterinarians. The results of these efforts are now available on the AVMA’s Web site, where those wanting to learn more can access continuously [...]
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Posted on November 11th, 2009 by Bob Gould
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) are reminding pet owners that some viruses can pass between people and animals, so this was not an altogether unexpected event. Pet owners should monitor their pets’ health very closely, no matter what type of animal, and visit a veterinarian if [...]
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Posted on November 8th, 2009 by Bob Gould
Canada and a number of U.S. states have imposed movement restrictions or additional entry requirements for horses from Texas after equine piroplasmosis, a tick-transmitted blood disease of equine animals, such as horses, donkeys, mules and zebras, was detected in South Texas in mid-October. Equine piroplasmosis may be carried and transmitted by as many as 15 [...]
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Filed under: Disease Outbrake, Government, Industry, Veterinary Medicine
Posted on November 7th, 2009 by Bob Gould
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 briefing note 15
5 NOVEMBER 2009 | GENEVA – To date, extensive testing by laboratories in the WHO influenza surveillance network has detected no signs that the H1N1 pandemic virus has mutated to a more virulent form. Currently licensed pandemic vaccines closely match circulating viruses and are expected to confer good protection.
Vigilance for changes [...]
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Filed under: Disease Outbrake, Government, Industry, Veterinary Medicine, Watching
Posted on August 6th, 2009 by Bob Gould
News Release
Texas Animal Health Commission
Box l2966 * Austin, Texas 78711 * (800) 550-8242 * FAX (512) 719-0719
Bob Hillman, DVM * Executive Director
For info, contact Carla Everett, information officer, at 1-800-550-8242, ext. 710, or ceverett@tahc.state.tx.us
For immediate release:
Vesicular Stomatitis Quarantine Lifted in Starr County, Texas;
Continue to Check with States of Destination Before Hauling Livestock!
Texas animal health officials have [...]
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Posted on July 29th, 2009 by Bob Gould
Recent reports of several horses dying from Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) serve as a reminder that horse owners should make sure their horses are vaccinated. EEE is spread by mosquitoes. Veterinarians recommend that horses be vaccinated to protect against mosquito-borne diseases such as West Nile virus and Eastern and Western equine encephalitis as part of [...]
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Posted on July 15th, 2009 by Bob Gould
Virginia’s first case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a horse this year has been confirmed by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). The horse, a 2-year-old female draft cross from Chesapeake, was confirmed positive for EEE late in the afternoon of July 10. A veterinarian euthanized the horse prior to diagnosis [...]
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Posted on July 2nd, 2009 by Bob Gould
We have just received the following information for horses moving to Canada from Texas for the Calgary Stampede. More stringent regulations are in place for Texas horses, due to vesicular stomatitis (VS). If you plan to haul your horse, PLEASE ensure that you can meet ALL the requirements. Carla Everett, Texas Animal Health Commission, Public Info
The horses must [...]
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Posted on July 2nd, 2009 by Bob Gould
If you plan to haul Texas equine animals to New Mexico, be sure the certificate of veterinary inspection
is issued within seven days prior to arrival in that state.
New Mexico updated their vesicular stomatitis requirements Tuesday, June 30. (When Texas is free of vesicular stomatitis,
certificates of veterinary inspection will again be valid for 30 days [...]
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Posted on June 26th, 2009 by Bob Gould
As you know, vesicular stomatitis infection has been confirmed in Starr County, Texas and in De Baca County, New Mexico. A number of states have enhanced entry requirements
or restrictions to prevent the introduction of the disease. (The vesicular stomatitis requirements or restrictions are an ADDITION to entry requirements and do not replace
other documentation or testing [...]
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