Success StoryEquine Infectious Diseases and Biosecurity Importance



Equine Infectious Diseases and Biosecurity Importance

Author: Roberta Dwyer

Planning Unit: Animal and Food Sciences

Major Program: Equine

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

Equine infectious diseases are some of the most concerning diseases of the equine industry. Neurologic equine herpesvirus infections can cause quarantine of equine facilities for weeks to months, causing significant disease consequences and economic impacts. Because of this and many other contagious equine diseases, the interest in biosecurity on horse farms, racetracks and veterinary facilities is at an all time high. I delivered talks on biosecurity issues to a variety of audiences including 4-H, veterinarians, and equine event planners. Expanding on the traditional cleaning and disinfection procedures, I am now engaging audiences in the proper use of disposable gloves and personal protective equipment to prevent spread of disease and to protect human health.







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