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Equine Arteritis Virus (EAV) in Horses

By Vetfor
February 25, 2026
Equine Health Care
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What it is? EAV is the virus behind equine viral arteritis (EVA). In many horses it can look like a routine “barn cold”-a few days of fever and runny noses-and then it’s gone. The catch is breeding: sexually mature stallions can become long-term shedders, passing the virus in semen even…

Equine Influenza (H3N8): The Respiratory Threat in Stables

By Vetfor
February 11, 2026
Equine Health Care
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Equine influenza is one of the fastest-spreading infectious diseases in horses. In a busy yard or at an event, H3N8 can move through a susceptible group in days, forcing movement restrictions and disrupting training and competition plans. WOAH notes an incubation period typically around 1-3 days, and once introduced into…

Theileria equi in Horses: Early Detection Protects Your Stable

By Vetfor
December 18, 2025
Equine Health Care
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Understanding Theileria equi in Horses Theileria equi is a microscopic protozoan parasite that invades the red blood cells of horses, donkeys, and mules. The infection it causes is called equine piroplasmosis. Once inside the bloodstream, the parasite multiplies in red cells and can trigger anemia, fever, and reduced performance. Ticks…

Guarding Equine Health: The Role of Taylorella equigenitalis Diagnosis and the Power of VetFor Detection Kit

When it comes to equine health and reproduction, time, precision, and preventative action are everything. Among the many threats to equine breeding programs worldwide, one stands out for its potential to disrupt fertility, hinder trade, and create silent outbreaks: Taylorella equigenitalis, the causative agent of Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM). CEM…

WOAH Warns Veterinary Authorities. What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)?

By Aleyna Kocyigit
December 21, 2023
Avian Health Care, Bovine Health Care, Cat Health Care, Dog Health Care, Equine Health Care, Fish Health Care, Shrimp Health Care
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a pressing global health concern that affects humans, animals, plants, and the environment. The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has recently released a landmark report highlighting the importance of addressing the misuse of antimicrobials in the animal industry. In this blog, we delve into the…