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May 8, 2021
NASHVILLE, Tenn. The Tennessee state veterinarian warns horse owners of a potentially fatal horse illness.
According to a news release received from the state veterinarian, two horses in Shelby County have already tested positive for the illness, and were quarantined.
Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), is a potentially fatal blood-borne illness.
In a statement from the release, State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Beaty said, “EIA is a devastating illness with serious consequences. Early detection is key to preventing the spread. Maintaining a current Coggins test on your horse is vitally important, along with practicing good biosecurity at home and on the road.”
Published May 6, 2021, 4:55 PM
BAGUIO CITY – Twenty-one horses that tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) and bacterial infections at the Wright Park and Camp John Hay trails here are set to be euthanized or permanently isolated.
HORSES FOR RENT – A pony boy tends to his horses while awaiting riders at Wright Park in Baguio City. (Zaldy Comanda / MANILA BULLETIN)
This was confirmed by City Veterinary and Agriculture Office (CVAO) which found out after the laboratory examination that 21 out of 58 horses tested positive for EIA while four had bacterial infections.
The horses serve as one of the main attractions in the country’s “Summer Capital” – primarily for horse-back riding.
BROOMFIELD, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Agriculture announced that Dr. Maggie Baldwin has been named state veterinarian. In the role, Baldwin will manage CDA’s Animal Health division through planning, directing and executing all programs, policies and cooperative agreements with other governmental agencies.
Implementation of secure food supply plans and emergency response plans, enhanced animal disease traceability, education, and robust stakeholder engagement are among Baldwin’s priorities for the position. She is also making history as the first-ever female state veterinarian in Colorado.
“Time and again, Maggie has proved her mettle in crisis management, animal disease complexities, and excellence in service to the veterinary profession,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg. “Coloradoans will benefit from the skill and dedication that Maggie brings to the people and animals of our state.”