Veterinary Epidemiology: An Introduction
- Well illustrated,
detailed and referenced study aid from The Royal
Veterinary College. Provides an excellent base
from which to build knowledge on the principles
of epidemiology.
The Horse.com - Invaluable
website providing professionally written articles
on veterinary topics and most aspects of horse
care. Requires registration but is free to
use. An essential resource for all equine
students.
The Merck Veterinary Manual - The single
most comprehensive electronic reference for
animal care information including over 12,000
indexed topics and over 1200 illustrations.
The Merck Veterinary Manual: Disease-Management
Interaction - Specific
area of the single most comprehensive electronic
reference for animal care information including
over 12,000 indexed topics and over 1200
illustrations.
The Merck Veterinary Manual: Disease-Management
Interaction: Horses - Specific
area of the single most comprehensive electronic
reference for animal care information including
over 12,000 indexed topics and over 1200
illustrations.
- Tetanus
Tetanus Information Page - Poster-style
page which answers FAQs on Tetanus.
Horse Health Topics: Tetanus - Information
on the different types of immunisation available
for use against Tetanus.
Tetanus & Influenza Vaccination -
Information
and recommendation from the British Horse
Society.
Clostridium Tetani (Tetanus) - Factsheet
on Tetanus from pharmaceutical company Merial.
- Strangles
Strangles Information Page - Poster-style
page which answers FAQs on Strangles.
Horse Health Topics: Strangles -
Information
on the different types of immunisation available
for use against Strangles.
Streptococcus equi - A page of
links to information on Streptococcus equi,
the organism that causes Strangles in equids.
Managing Strangles - Magazine
style article on managing strangles from the
University of Illinois.
Strangles - Magazine
style article on managing strangles from the
American Horse Rider.
Strangles: Sore Throat With A Vengeance
- Strangles
factsheet from the Indiana State Board of
Animal Health.
Equine Facts on Strangles - The University
of Maine Cooperative Extension have produced
this factsheet on Strangles.
Seeking a Solution to Strangles -
An update
in the latest research on Strangles.
Strangles: Diagnosis and Treatment
of Carrier Animals - Referenced
article from Equine Science Update which highlights
the importance of the detection of carriers
of the Streptococcus equi organism and how
they can be treated.
Strangles in Horses - This web-book
on strangles from the Rural Industries Research
& Development Corporation, explains in detail
the procedure and findings of a research project.
- Equine Influenza
Equine Influenza - Factsheet
on equine influenza from pharmaceutical company
Merial.
Equine Influenza: FAQs - Answers to
FAQs on Equine Influenza from EquiFluNet.
Equine Influenza Virus - Factsheet
on equine influenza from the Animal Health
Trust.
Surveillance of Equine Influenza
Viruses - Overview
of findings from Animal Health Trust surveillance
of Equine Influenza Viruses.
Equine Influenza - Concise,
referenced, relevant points on the disease
equine influenza.
Notifiable Diseases
DEFRA - Notifiable
disease information home page from DEFRA.
- African Horse Sickness
DEFRA - Notifiable
disease information from DEFRA, including
symptoms, spread, clinical signs, post mortem,
GB legislation, EU legislation and related
pages.
World Organisation for Animal Health:
African Horse Sickness - From the
World Organisation of Animal Health, this
site details the aetiology, epidemiology,
diagnosis, prevention and control and references
for further reading.
African Horse Sickness - A detailed,
step by step description of African Horse
Sickness in slide format.
African Horse Sickness - Compiled
by the South African Department of Agriculture,
this provides an easy to understand guide
to African Horse Sickness.
African Horse Sickness - A well referenced
guide to African Horse Sickness
- Anthrax
DEFRA - Notifiable
disease information from DEFRA, including
symptoms, spread, clinical signs, post mortem,
GB legislation, EU legislation and related
pages.
United States Department of Agriculture:
Anthrax - Information
from the United States Department of Agriculture
including 'Disease Epidemiology' and 'clinical
Signs'.
American Veterinary Medical Association
- Background
information on Anthrax including 'Causative
Agent', 'Natural Distribution', 'Transmission',
'Types and Clinical Signs of Anthrax in
Animals and Humans', 'Diagnosis', 'Prevention',
'Treatment', 'Infection Control', 'Infection
Control', 'Decontamination' and 'Use of
Anthrax as a Biological Weapon'.
North Carolina Department of Agriculture
: Anthrax - Information
sheet on Anthrax from the North Carolina
Department of Agriculture.
- Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM)
DEFRA - Notifiable
disease information from DEFRA including
'Causative agents of CEM', 'Spread of Disease',
'Symptoms', 'Prevention and Control', 'CEM
is a Notifiable disease', 'Hygiene', 'Swabbing',
'Low risk & High risk mares', 'Recommendations
for further Prevention', 'Recommendations
for further Control of infection' and 'Microbiology'.
American Animal Health Association:
CEM - Referenced
information article from the University
of Kentucky.
United States Department of Agriculture:
CEM - Information
from the United States Department of Agriculture
including 'History', 'Transmission', 'clinical
Signs', 'Diagnosis', 'Treatment' and 'Prevention
and Control'.
CEM Bibliography - List of
some further information resources available.
CEM - Brief notes
that summarise the notifiable disease CEM
from the Secretariat of the Pacific Community.
Equine Disease Watch: CEM - Factsheet
containing salient points about CEM from
Equine Disease Watch.
-
Dourine
DEFRA - Notifiable
disease information from DEFRA including
'Symptoms'.
American Animal Health Association:
Dourine - Lecture
notes from the University of Georgia on
Dourine. Includes reference list.
-
Epizootic Lymphangitis
DEFRA - Notifiable
disease information from DEFRA including
'Definition', 'Animals Affected' and 'Symptoms'.
American Animal Health Association:
Epizootic Lymphangitis - Lecture
notes from the University of Georgia on
Epizootic Lymphangitis. Includes reference
list.
-
Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA)
DEFRA - Notifiable
disease information from DEFRA including
'Legislation', 'Code of practice', 'Introduction',
'Symptoms and diagnosis', 'Treatment',
'EVA is a notifiable disease', 'Prevention',
'Control of infection', 'Identifying shedder
stallions' and 'Vaccination'.
International Veterinary Information
Service (IVIS) - Fully
referenced, comprehensive and well illustrated
paper on EVA from the International
Veterinary Information Service.
Indiana State Board of Animal Health
- The
Indiana State Board of Animal Health
have produced this guide to EVA.
Equine Viral Arteritis - Brief
notes that summarise the notifiable
disease EVA from the Secretariat of
the Pacific Community.
Equine Arteritis Virus Induced Abortion
- Illustrated
guide to the disease, diagnosis and prevention
of EVA induced abortion.
United States Department of Agriculture
- Information
from the United States Department of
Agriculture including 'History', 'Transmission',
'clinical Signs', 'Diagnosis', 'Treatment'
and 'Prevention and Control'.
-
Equine Viral Encephalomyelitis
(EVE)
DEFRA - Notifiable
disease information from DEFRA including
'Definition', 'Distribution' and
'Clinical Signs'.
Equine Viral Encephalomyelitis (EVE)
- Brief
notes that summarise the notifiable
disease EVE from the Secretariat
of the Pacific Community.
Veterinary Education and Information
Network - Facts
relating to Equine Viral Encephalomyelitis
from the Veterinary Education Information
Network.
-
Equine Infectious Anaemia (EIA)
DEFRA - Notifiable
disease information from DEFRA including 'Definition',
'History and spread of the disease', 'Epidemiology',
'Post Mortem' and 'Control'.
Equine Infectious Anaemia - Information
sheet on Equine Infectious Anaemia from the
North Carolina Department of Agriculture.
United States Department of Agriculture
- Information
from the United States Department of Agriculture
including 'Degrees of Infectiousness', 'Transmission',
'Preventing the Spread' and 'What Equine
Owners Can Do to Help'.
Oklahoma State University - Factsheet
from Oklahoma State University on
EIA.
Equine Infectious Anaemia - Brief
notes that summarise the notifiable
disease EIA from the Secretariat of
the Pacific Community.
- Glanders & Farcy
DEFRA - Notifiable
disease information from
DEFRA including 'Introduction',
'Safety Precautions', 'Animals
affected', 'Symptoms and
lesions', 'Post Mortem',
'Spread of the disease',
'Import testing' and 'Eradication
in Great Britain'.
- Rabies
DEFRA - Notifiable
disease information from DEFRA.
Rabies - Information
sheet on Rabies from the North Carolina
Department of Agriculture.
Rabies - Rabies
factsheet from pharmaceutical company
Merial.
Rabies and Horses - Information
from Ontario Ministry of Agriculture
and Food on Rabies. Includes topics
such as 'Introduction', 'Cases of
Rabies in Horses', 'Strains of Rabies',
'Arctic Fox Rabies', 'Raccoon Rabies',
'Bat Rabies', 'Controlling Fox Rabies
in Ontario', 'Prevention and Treatment',
'Horse Vaccination', 'Summary' and
'References'.
-
Vesicular Stomatitis
DEFRA - Notifiable
disease information from DEFRA
including 'Animals Affected',
'History and Spread of the Disease',
'Clinical Signs', 'Post Mortem'
and 'Related Pages'.
Office International des Epizooties
(OIE) - Referenced
information source including
topics such as 'Aetiology',
'Epidemiology', 'Diagnosis',
'Prevention and Control' and
'References'.
American Animal Health Association:
Vesicular Stomatitis - Lecture
notes from the University
of Georgia on Vesicular
Stomatitis. Includes reference
list.
United States Department of Agriculture
- Information
from the United States Department
of Agriculture including 'Epidemiology',
'Clinical Signs' and 'Recommended
Actions'.
Vesicular Stomatitis - Brief
notes that summarise the notifiable
disease Vesicular Stomatitis
from the Secretariat of the
Pacific Community.
University of Georgia - Information
article on Vesicular Stomatitis
from the University of Georgia.
Includes sections such as 'Definition',
'Etiology', 'Host Range', 'Geographic
Distribution', 'Transmission',
'Epidemiology', 'Incubation
Period', 'Clinical Signs', 'Gross
Lesions', 'Morbidity and Mortality',
'Differences Between VS and
FMD', 'Diagnosis', 'Field Diagnosis',
'Control and Eradication', 'Public
Health' and 'References'.
California Dept. of Food & Agriculture:
Fact Sheet - Factsheet
containing information on Vesicular
Stomatitis.
-
Warble Fly (aka Bot Fly)
DEFRA - Notifiable
disease information from DEFRA
including 'Introduction', 'History
and spread of Disease', 'Infected
Areas', 'Life Cycle and Clinical
signs', 'Treatment and Movement
Controls', 'Serology Survey',
'Import Controls' and 'Legislation'.
Michigan State University: Flies
- Exceptionally
informative document on flies
from MSU. Provides in-depth
explanations of the life cycle
of the insect. Pages 8 to 11
refer to the warble (bot) fly.
-
Zoonotic Diseases
Merck Veterinary Manual: Zoonoses
- Information
on Zoonoses from the single
most comprehensive electronic
reference for animal care
information including over
12,000 indexed topics and
over 1200 illustrations
Zoonosis Acquired from Horses Bibliography
- A
selection of references
on the topic of 'Zoonosis
Acquired from Horses'
from the Boston University
Medical Centre website.
Diseases From Animals to Humans:
Avoiding Problems -
Information
page from Queensland
Government in Australia.
The Epidemiology of Human-Animal
Interactions: Zoonotic Diseases
This
page of links from the website
of pighealth.com were created
by Purdue University. They
take the user through a
series of three online slide
tutorials, explaining different
aspects and considerations
of human-animal interactions.
The main topics covered
include 'Zoonotic Diseases',
'Health Benefits to Humans'
and 'Animals as Sentinels
of Environmental Hazards'.
- Dental Care
Equine Dentistry - Guide to recommended
routine dental care throughout the horses life
from the Animal Care Hospital.
Equine Dentistry - Magazine-style
article containing interesting facts on aspects
of equine dentistry.
Information Articles - Links to
interesting magazine-style articles from the
American School of Equine Dentistry.
Equine Dentistry - Dedicated
to equine dentistry, this site provides
an insight into all aspects of the subject.
Advances in Equine Dentistry - Magazine
article from the August 2002 edition
of 'Flying Changes'.
The Horse.com - Invaluable
website providing professionally written
articles on veterinary topics and
most aspects of horse care. Requires
registration but is free to use. An
essential resource for all equine
students.
Equine Dentistry - Virginia
State University have produced this
information article on equine dentistry.
Horse Dentist - When
on this well illustrated website,
click on 'tooth problems' icon for
useful information and diagrams.
- First Aid
Be Prepared for an Equine Emergency
- The
American Association of Equine Practitioners
(AAEP) offers these tips to keep
you organized and calm in your horse's
time of need.
When to Call the Vet: Equine Emergency
- A
listing of conditions and illnesses
which may be life threatening and
will require immediate veterinary
care from Equisearch.com.
First Aid for Your Horse - Explanations
of what to do in a range of 'first
aid' scenarios from Louisiana State
University as well as what to keep
in your first aid kit. Scenarios
covered include bleeding, broken
leg, overheating, eye injuries and
colic.
Equine First Aid Kit - Administering
the appropriate first aid rapidly
after an injury can have a dramatic
impact on the ability and length
of time that it takes for a wound
or injury to heal. This resource
from Robinson Animal Healthcare,
the manufacturers of the popular
product Animalintex provide this
useful guide to first aid.
What to do if Your Horse has a Suspected
Fracture - This
informative article from Equisearch.com
explains what to do until the
vet arrives if your horse has
a suspected fracture.
Emergency First Aid Treatment for
Equine Fractures - Information
article from Louisiana State
University.
Emergency First Aid Treatment for
Equine Fractures - Information
article from Purdue University.
What to Pack in Your First Aid Kit
for Long Distance Rides - From
Equisearch.com, this article
provides advice on what to carry
in your first aid kit when embarking
on a long distance ride.
Administering Treatment to the Lame
Horse on a Long Distance Ride
- This
informative article from Equisearch.com
explains what to watch out for,
what's happening, what you can
do, risk factors and preventative
measures.
What to do if Your Horse Ties Up
When on a Long Distance Ride
- This
informative article from Equisearch.com
explains what to watch out for,
what's happening, what you can
do, risk factors and preventative
measures.
Injury with Profuse Bleeding - Article
from Equisearch.com detailing
what to do before the vet arrives
if your horse has an injury
that is bleeding profusely.
Wound First Aid in Horses - From
Horsetalk, this article explains
the different types of wounds
and how to treat them.
First Aid for Wounds - How
to administer first aid to wounds
from the Liphook Veterinary
Hospital
Preventing Choke in Horses - A
must-read article on what to
do if your horse chokes and
how to prevent choke from occurring.
From Equisearch.com.
How to Handle Allergic Reactions
- This
informative article from Equisearch.com
explains what to watch out
for, what happens during an
allergic reaction, what you
can do, risk factors and preventative
measures.
What to do With a Cast Horse and
How to Prevent Reoccurrences
- Another
informative article from Equisearch.
First Aid Courses Available from
The British Horse Society
- The
British Horse Society offer
two day and refresher courses
on equine first aid. For further
information, click on the
above link.
First Aid Courses Available from
The British Horse Society
- The
British Horse Society offer
two day and refresher courses
on equine first aid. For further
information, click on the
above link.
Emergency Care Tips - From
the American Association of
Equine Practitioners, these
guidelines help you prepare
for an equine emergency.
Emergency First Aid for the Horse
- Informative
article from the Atlanta
Equine Clinic.
Bandaging, First Aid, Protection
and Support - This
article from Leverton and
Co explains the different
types and uses of bandages
and advice on how to use
them properly.
Indices of Health
How to Evaluate Your Horse's Vital
Signs - How
to monitor your horse's vital signs
- temperature, pulse, and gut sounds.
From Equisearch.com.
How to Take Your Horse's Digital
Pulse - A
simple four-step method for finding
your horse's pulse from Equisearch.com.
Listening to Your Horse's Lungs -
This
article from Equisearch.com details
how listening to your horse's lungs
can tell you a lot about his state
of health.
Keeping Health Records - How
to keep basic records of your horse's
vital health statistics and how it
can help to monitor your horse's state
of health as well as aid your yet
if your horse is taken ill from Equisearch.com.
Parasite Control
HorseIT.com : Worming - The
Worming section of HorseIT.com provides
well illustrated editorial articles
on different aspects of worming your
horse as well as helpful tips on worming
and when to use which wormer.
Equine Parasite Control - Information
article from the University of Florida.
Equine Parasite Control Practices
- Referenced
report on different practices of worm
control carried out in Tennessee,
USA.
Customized Equine Parasite Control
Programmes - Information
article from pharmaceutical company,
Merial.
Parasite Control - Information
article including sections on 'Identifying
the Enemy', 'Parasite Damage', 'Signs
of Parasitism', 'Fecal Examinations',
'The Importance of Rotating Deworming
Agents', 'Methods of Administration'
and 'Deworming Schedules'.
Diagnosteq.com Solutions to Worm
Control - Website
dedicated to internal equine parasites
and their control from the University
of Liverpool.
Answers to FAQs from Pfizer Animal
Health -
Equine Internal Parasites - Information
sheet from the University of Nebraska
containing detailed information on
topics such as 'Major Parasites' and
'Control and Treatment'.
Control of Equine Parasites - Information
document from the University of Illinois.
Treatment and Control of Equine Strongyle
Infections - First
in a series of pages on this topic
containing graphically displayed comparisons
between the efficacy of anthelmintics
of different chemical groups.
Parasite Control in Foals - Information
article from the University of Illinois.
Controlling Parasites in Foals and
Horses - Information
article from the University of Illinois.
Equine Internal Parasite Control
- Information
article from the University of Illinois.
Anthelmintic Resistance in the Equine
- Information
article from Merial, the pharmaceutical
company who are responsible for Eqvalan.
Customised Equine Parasite Control
Programmes - Information
article from Merial, the pharmaceutical
company who are responsible for Eqvalan.
Equine Parasite Control Practices
- Information
article from Merial, the pharmaceutical
company who are responsible for Eqvalan.
Pre-Purchase Examination
Pre-Purchase Evaluation - Informative
article from the Atlanta Equine Clinic.
Oklahoma State University - Informative,
illustrated fact sheet from Oklahoma
State University on Equine Purchase
Examinations.
Notes on the Examination of Horses
Prior to Purchase - Information
page from the Liphook Equine Hospital.
Pre-Purchase Evaluation of the Performance
Horse - Referenced
article from the Louisiana State
University detailing what is involved
in the pre-purchase examination
of the performance horse. Covers
topics such as 'The History and
Philosophy of the Examination for
Purchase', 'The Legal Aspects of
the Examination for Purchase', 'Evaluation
of the Performance Horse Relevant
to Purchase' and 'Diagnostic Tests
and Their Application in a Pre-purchase
Examination'.
Radiography and the Pre-Purchase
Examination of the Horse - The University
of Pennsylvania have created this
comprehensive series of pages, each
containing information on a particular
aspect of radiographs taken for
the purpose of a pre-purchase examination.
University of Nevada: Buying a Horse
- Referenced
document from the University of
Nevada detailing the points to consider
when buying a horse.
The Pre Purchase Examination: Problems
in Equine Cardiology - Detailed and
informative series of documents
describing in detail the problems
that can be detected with the cardiovascular
system during the pre-purchase examination.
Tissue Injury and
the Repair Process
Tissue Repair and Regeneration -
Power-point
style slide presentation from Tulane
University that explains the processes
involved in tissue repair and regeneration.
Contains amazing graphics although
takes a little time to download.
Worth the wait!
Tissues - Information
on types of tissues from West Clermont,
USA.
Tissues, Tissue Repair and Membranes
- Written overview
on tissues, tissue repair and membranes
from Laredo Community College, USA.
Soft Tissue Wound Healing Review
- Referenced,
detailed and well illustrated guide
to the process of wound healing
from the University of Hertfordshire.
Tissue Injury and Repair Process
- Document containing
detailed, written information from
Florida International University
on tissue injury and the repair
process in note form.
Inflammation and Repair - Lecture notes
from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Vaccination Strategies
Injection Reactions in Horses - A Q & A type
article from Equisearch.com concerning
reactions to injections.
The Role of Vaccinations in the Health
Management of Your Horse - Revision article
from Purdue University detailing
how a vaccination works.
Vaccinations - A page of links
to useful articles from Equisearch.com
on the subject of vaccinations.
Suggested Vaccinations for Horses
- Tabulated guide
to vaccinations, when they should
be administered, where on the body
they should be administered (eg
intra-muscular) and when in the
horse's lifetime they should be
administerd. Equine Vaccination
Equine Vaccinations - Referenced
answers to FAQs regarding equine
vaccinations from the UK National
Office of Animal Health.
Tetanus & Influenza Vaccination for
Horses and Ponies - British Horse
Society guide to equine vaccination.
Immunisations - Guide to vaccinations
recommended for horses
residing in the USA
from the Davie County
Animal Hospital. Also
contains information
on vaccinations currently
used in the UK such
as tetanus and equine
influenza.
Equine Vaccination Programmes - Guide to equine
vaccination programmes
from the Oklahoma State
University.
Vaccines: Their Use, Handling and
Care - From the Oklahoma
State University, this
factsheet explains how
to store and use vaccines
safely.
Optimising Vaccination Strategies
in Equine Influenza
- Refereed and
fully referenced scientific
paper which has been
made available online
by the University of
Cambridge.
