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Horse Confirmed with Lyssavirus in Qld
Published on 17.05.2013
Biosecurity Queensland is quarantining a property on the Southern Downs after a horse tested positive to Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV). Chief Biosecurity officer Dr Jim Thompson said the horse was euthanased on 11 May after falling ill. ...
Outbreak of Strangles Disease in ACT and NSW
Published on 07.05.2013
A highly contagious disease that has the potential to kill horses has broken out in the ACT and parts of southern New South Wales. Strangles is a bacterial disease that causes nasal discharge and swelling of the lymph nodes around the animal's neck and head, which, in extreme cases, restricts breathing. ...
Aged Does Not = Skinny
Published on 14.03.2013
Most owners of aged horses are concerned about the health, welfare, and quality of life of their aged animals. Yet surveys of management and preventive health-care reflect that there may be some limitations to what owners are actually achieving in practice. They show declining management as horses age, particularly for the retired horse, and insufficient appropriate preventive healthcare via veterinary surgeons.... Hendra Virus in South Australia - No Surprise to Vets
Published on 04.02.2013
The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is not surprised by the discovery of the Hendra virus in flying foxes in South Australia, and is stressing the need for horse owners across the country to have their horses vaccinated. AVA National President, Dr Ben Gardiner said that no state or territory is immune from the deadly virus.... Horse Owners Urged to Take Hendra Virus Vaccine Survey
Published on 23.11.2012
The Australian Horse Industry Council is encouraging horse owners to take part in a survey about the Hendra virus vaccine, which is now available nationwide. The vaccine is seen as a crucial tool in breaking the cycle of potential transmission to humans ...
New Hendra Virus Case Near Ingham
Published on 03.11.2012
Biosecurity Queensland is managing a Hendra virus case near Ingham after a positive test result was received late last night. Queensland Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Rick Symons said the horse was first noticed to be sick by its owner on Wednesday afternoon....
Hendra Virus Vaccine Available From Today!
Published on 01.11.2012
From today, Australian horse owners and the equine industry will receive an important boost in their fight against the deadly Hendra virus with the introduction of Equivac® HeV vaccine. Available under permit from accredited veterinarians, the vaccine will also assist in breaking the cycle of transmission that puts humans at risk of contracting this potentially lethal virus....
Get Your Horse in Optimum Condition with BB Formula
Published on 31.10.2012
Ray Wilson has long been involved with horses and the racing industry and after spending 15 years in the USA purchasing horse products for clients, he’s very happy to now be providing top quality products here in Australia. During his time in the USA, Ray formed an association with Equi-Aide Products USA and now distributes their top of the line range to Australian horse owners, trainers and studs.... Improve Your Horse's Condition & Performance with EquinActiv Supplements!
Published on 11.10.2012
Does your horse need something more to help him look and perform at his best? EquinActiv's high quality supplements, which are formulated and blended in Australia and offer good value for money, will soon have him looking and feeling on top of the world.... Procedure for an Equine Eye Exam
Published on 21.09.2012
At some stage we've all been faced with a horse that has an eye injury and it can be a very worrying situation. Sometimes a problem is obvious: your horse's normally bright eye is swollen shut and draining profusely. Other times, trouble is more subtle: you notice your horse's pupil is constricted, despite the fact he's inside a dimly lit barn, as slow tears stain his face.... 
