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WeCAHN Equine Network OWNER summary Q1 2026

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- Respiratory illness was an important issue this quarter with cases involving Equine Herpesvirus and strangles

- Severe digestive problems were identified including heavy parasitic infections, diarrhea in young foals, gastritis and duodenal ulcer after anti inflammatory treatment, and a rare case of rectal intussusception

- Emerging health threats continue to be monitored including Vesicular Stomatitis in the US and New World Screwworm reaching Texas 

- SGLT-2 inhibitors and the horse industry