This category focuses on equine infectious disease and biosecurity, supporting veterinarians with evidence-based guidance for outbreak prevention, diagnosis, and response. Articles cover conditions such as equine herpesvirus (EHV), disease surveillance, emergency response, welfare considerations, and risk management in equine practice.
Content is written for equine veterinarians and mixed practitioners managing infectious risk in both routine and emergency situations, with a focus on practical decision-making, biosecurity planning, and clinical responsibility.
A practical guide for recognising, reporting and responding to suspected New World screwworm in horses and mixed-species veterinary practice The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has now confirmed 11 cases of New World screwworm…
This article summarises key clinical and biosecurity lessons from a recent AAEP and Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) outbreak webinar, combined with current field reports and established EHV-1 guidance. It is written for practising equine…
When a horse comes home from a show with a fever or vague neurological signs, you don’t have hours to dig through social media threads or outdated websites. You need accurate, real-time infectious disease information…
Floods are unpredictable, and when they strike, veterinarians are often called upon to help manage injured or stranded horses. As equine professionals, our role extends beyond treatment – we are also leaders in disaster preparedness,…