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Tetanus

Tetanus is a serious infectious disease of horses that is highly preventable. Despite the availability of an affordable and highly...
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Ringworm (Dermatophytosis)

A common condition of horses, especially younger animals. Older horses can be re-infected, but the signs are usually milder. Transmission...
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Equine Coronavirus (ECoV)

Infection of adult horses with Equine Coronavirus (ECoV) is now being reported worldwide with an increasing incidence. This is primarily...
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Equine Infectious Anaemia (EIA)

Equine Infectious Anaemia (EIA) occurs in most countries around the world, including Australia, where it occurs in small pockets along...
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Rabies and Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV)

Australia is considered to be free of rabies in our mammalian populations. In countries with terrestrial rabies the dog is...
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Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM)

In certain regions of the world outbreaks of EHM appear to be increasing in frequency over the past 25 years....
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Botulism

Botulism is a form of paralysis that can be highly fatal if not recognized and treated early. The neuromuscular paralysis...