I was wondering what you have heard regarding the overall thoughts about testing
mares that were not exposed, but the owners are concerned and want to rule it
out? Is there any talk to testing stallions particularly QH and paints as a
advertising possibilty and also have mares tested pre-breeding.
L.Mittel, DVM




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From: Jos Mottershead <jos@...>
To: EquineRepro <EquineRepro@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, January 5, 2009 10:20:03 PM
Subject: [EquineRepro] CEM Update



Two More States Announce Mare Testing and Quarantine

State Veterinarians from Texas and Oklahoma have announced that they
have quarantined and are testing mares that were bred with semen from,
or were in contact with, stallions that tested positive for the
Contagious Equine Metritis organism. This brings the total of States or
Provinces (Canada) that have announced that they are testing contact
horses to eight. With an estimated 20 States or Provinces involved in
shipments of semen from the stallions, undoubtedly more will be
announced. It is important for breeders to be aware that treatment of
mares for CEM and clearing of the pathogen from the the stallion's
genitalia can be successfully achieved, so awareness of pathogenic
presence with the testing is an important first step to control and
eradication.
*01/03/2009*

Regards to all,

Jos Mottershead
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