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Veterinary Medicine-Large Animal Clinical Sciences

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RECENT & REVISED PUBLICATIONS

An Overview of the Bovine Leukemia Virus

VM253/VM253by Kaitlyn K. Renegar, Ameer A. Megahed, Ahmadreza Mirzaei, and João H. Jabur BittarJune 5th, 2023This publication discusses bovine leukemia virus and its prevalence, economic implications, transmission, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control. Written by Kaitlyn K. Renegar, Ameer A. Megahed, Ahmadreza Mirzaei, and João H. Jabur Bittar, and published by the Veterinary Medicine—Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension, May 2023.Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems

Best Management Practices for Equines in Natural Disasters

VM252/VM252by Kelsey M. Irvine and Brandi K. PhillipsFebruary 22nd, 2023Creating personalized emergency plans for evacuating or sheltering-in-place with horses helps horse owners to be as prepared as possible when natural disasters occur. This publication discusses disaster-specific considerations, making a plan, water and feed, documentation, fence and pasture preparations, animal identification, vaccinations, insurance, what to expect at agricultural inspection station stops, and more. Written by Kelsey M. Irvine and Brandi K. Phillips, and published by the UF/IFAS Veterinary Medicine—Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, February 2023.Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems

Developing a Deworming Program for Florida Horses

VM251/VM251by Jennifer Bearden, Brittany Justesen, and Sally DeNottaFebruary 15th, 2023This publication reviews the most common parasites in horses and provides horse owners with recommendations for parasite prevention. Written by Jennifer Bearden, Brittany Justesen, and Sally DeNotta, and published by the UF/IFAS Veterinary Medicine—Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, February 2023.Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems

Equine Coronavirus: An Infectious Disease Affecting Florida Horses

VM250/VM250by Sally DeNotta and Linda MittelFebruary 8th, 2023This publication provides an overview of equine coronavirus and discusses prevalence, transmission, clinical disease, diagnostic sampling, testing, and handling, treatment, prognosis, prevention and biosecurity, and potential for transmission to other species. Written by Sally DeNotta and Linda Mittel, and published by the UF/IFAS Veterinary Medicine—Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, January 2023.Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems

Besnoitiosis in Donkeys in the United States

VM249/VM249by Sally DeNottaFebruary 6th, 2023Besnoitiosis is a skin condition affecting donkeys in Florida and throughout the United States. This publication discusses the condition as well as clinical findings, diagnosis, prevention, and therapy. Written by Sally DeNotta, and published by the UF/IFAS Veterinary Medicine—Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, January 2023.Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems