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Kentucky officials warn weather conditions are ripe for West Nile outbreak

May 1, 2012

Frankfort, Ky. -- Warm, wet weather in Kentucky over the last few weeks means conditions are ripe for an outbreak of West Nile virus (WNV), and equine owners are being warned to vaccine their horses against the disease.

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New Mexico struggling with rabies outbreak, state veterinarian reports

May 1, 2012

Thirty-two dogs, at least one cat and a number of livestock all have been euthanized near Carlsbad, N.M. following exposure to rabies.

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Veterinary researchers reveal new treatment method for cytauxzoonosis in cats

April 18, 2012

With more cats now exposed to this tick-borne disease, a new treatment option is timely.

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AVMA rebuts reports of rise in distemper cases due to new viral strains

April 1, 2012

Schaumburg, Ill. — The American Veterinary Medical Association is rebutting claims made by multiple media outlets that an increase in distemper cases at shelters are due to new virus strains.

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Triennial rabies vaccination in Texas

March 1, 2012

A look at the rabies vaccination rates in Texas before and after triennial vaccination was allowed.

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A surprising finding in an indoor cat

February 29, 2012

Help uncover the cause of Max's lethargy, weight loss, and rapid breathing.

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WHO: Influenza experts agree to postpone publication of H5N1 studies

February 21, 2012

Geneva, Switzerland -- It would be better to delay publishing recently contested studies on mutated H5N1 viruses than to publish partial papers in order to address bioterrorism concerns, according to an expert group recently convened by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Colorado State veterinarians take on novel equine herpesvirus study

January 19, 2012

Fort Collins, Colo. -- A Colorado State University (CSU) study will look at how equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1) may compromise the immune system immediately upon entering the ?gate? of a horse?s respiratory system.

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North Carolina confirms first-ever case of EHV-1

January 11, 2012

Raleigh, N.C. -- North Carolina confirmed the state?s first-ever case of the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) Jan. 5.

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