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December 4, 2020 – Equine Influenza in Clackamas County, OR

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Age: 13; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Paint; Onset of Clinical Signs: 11/26/2020; Clinical Signs: Mild Fever, Nasal Discharge, Mild Cough; Confirmation Date: 12/1/2020; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Undervaccinated; Notes: For more information about Equine Influenza … Read More

Equine Reproduction Service Updates Facilities at the Center for Equine Health

The UC Davis veterinary hospital’s Equine Reproduction Service has a newly renovated clinical teaching and research space at the school’s Center for Equine Health. Dean Michael Lairmore, Executive Associate Dean John Pascoe, and Executive Assistant Dean Mary McNally officially unveiled the newly renovated space, which includes four custom-designed stocks and … Read More

December 2, 2020 – Pigeon Fever in Pend Oreille County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 3; Facility Type: Farm; Notes: A horse on a farm in Pend Oreille County has tested positive for Pigeon Fever. For more information about Pigeon Fever go to https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/PIGEON%20FEVER_Finals.pdf ;   All information is sourced from  http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks Equine Disease … Read More

Equestrian Crossings is Hands-on – Member-Run Program Offers Lessons for Everyone

Photo by Equestrian Crossings

Article by: Dr. Marjorie Bommerbach, CHA Certified Instructor, EqX Volunteer   Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources. CHA launched a brand-new website this month, go to www.CHA.Horse for more information.   The unit … Read More

Many Good Reasons to Join BCHW – Friendships and Trail Riding are Just a Few of the Benefits

Pasayten Hot Shot Crew having a lunch break. Photo by Tina Short

Are you looking for new riding partners? How about new places to ride and camp? Are you concerned about having trails to ride your four-legged partner on? As 2020 comes to a close it’s time to join or renew your memberships to trail organizations such as Back Country Horsemen of … Read More

Senior Horse Essay/Photo Contest Winners

From the NW Horse Source Editor The December Senior Horse issue of the Northwest Horse Source is my favorite one of the year. It’s also one of the hardest for me. I have a real soft spot for old horses, so I love reading all the essays that come in … Read More

Humble Beginnings – What Does the Next Chapter Hold?

It’s been quite a ride. The past 25 years have brought a lifetime of fond memories serving the horse industry. I’m truly blessed to have worked in an industry I love for so many years. Its humble beginnings have grown into a glossy, well-designed magazine for equine enthusiasts all over … Read More

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