by Staff Writer | Jan 31, 2012 | Equine Health - Dr. Mike Manno, DVM, News
Well, it is 2 steps forward and 1 back today. The 2 horses in isolation were both in fine shape and samples were sent out for testing. Unfortunately, they were joined by another horse that spiked a fever late this afternoon. This is a polo horse originating from...
by Staff Writer | Jan 29, 2012 | Equine Health - Dr. Mike Manno, DVM, News
No new cases today. The two horses in isolation appear well clinically with normal temperatures. After discussions with the State officials, the chief veterinarian for the Animal Health Division requested testing both horses since they are the only ones in isolation...
by Staff Writer | Jan 29, 2012 | Equine Health - Dr. Mike Manno, DVM, News
Two horses from the 52nd and Madison stabling of Empire spiked fevers this morning. Both had received the immune stimulator Zylexis yesterday. This medication can produce a reaction in normal horses and temperature spikes are not uncommon. As a precaution, they...
by Staff Writer | Jan 28, 2012 | Equine Health - Dr. Mike Manno, DVM, News
There were no new suspect horses today. The 1 horse placed in isolation yesterday has no fever, appears normal and has not needed any treatment. The nasal swab and blood test were negative for the neuropathogenic strain of EHV-1. A very weak positive was reported...
by Staff Writer | Jan 27, 2012 | Mexico, News
First Annual Coconut Cup played at Careyes Polo Club on the weekend of January 20 and 21. Players from Washington, Oregon and Calgary, Canada as well as Giorgio Brignone , owner of the Polo Club and Resort located on the Mexican Pacific Ocean. Play was fast paced...
