May 2023 – Page 2 of 3 – The Northwest Horse Source

Outbreak Alerts: May 22, 2023 – Vesicular Stomatitis in Riverside County, CA

July 29, 2024May 24, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 2 Number Suspected: 2Number Exposed: UnknownComments: Since the last situation report (5/17/2023), there have been 15 new VSV-affected equine premises identified (4 confirmed positive, 11 suspect) in California. One new county (Riverside County) has become a confirmed VSV-positive county. To date, …

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Outbreak Alerts: May 23, 2023 Strangles in Cowlitz County, WA

July 29, 2024May 24, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: State Vet Office Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: Returned from training in OR and had lump under jaw. When vet examined, it had drained and is doing well. For more information, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease …

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Humane Society of the U.S. releases urgent statement ahead of Preakness horse races

June 13, 2023May 24, 2023 by Press

(Photo by Mathew Schwartz on Unsplash) Kitty Block, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, released the following statement regarding tomorrow’s Preakness race in Baltimore: “With the outrageous string of horse deaths in racing, how shameful that the misleadingly named National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association has repeatedly blocked …

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Idaho Humane Society offers reward for information on horse killer

June 13, 2023May 23, 2023 by Press

Codi, a 6-year-old horse, was shot nine times and killed in Parma on Friday, May 12. Submitted photo/Laurie Erskine

IDAHO PRESS STAFF [email protected] | May 18, 2023 Updated May 18, 2023 Article from Idaho County Free Press – Link to original article/press release HERE The Idaho Humane Society is offering a $5,000 reward for any information that leads to the prosecution and conviction of the person or persons who killed Codi …

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New & Noteworthy: ThinLine’s Flexible Filly Grazing Muzzle Receives Patent

June 13, 2023May 22, 2023 by Northwest Horse Source

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a patent to ThinLine Global Inc. for the state-of-the-art Flexible Filly Grazing Muzzle. The patent confirms this grazing muzzle offers features unlike any other on the market. These characteristics encourage horses to behave naturally while giving owners the peace of mind …

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Outbreak Alerts: May 18, 2023 – Vesicular Stomatitis in San Diego County, CA

July 29, 2024May 20, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 4Number Suspected: Unknown Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: On May 17th, the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa, confirmed a finding of vesicular stomatitis New Jersey virus (VSNJV) on an equine premises in San Diego County, California. One horse, an …

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Tragic news from Churchill Downs: More horses euthanized Saturday, following races at site of the Kentucky Derby

June 13, 2023May 20, 2023 by Press

WASHINGTON (May 6, 2023) — Kitty Block, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, released the following statement ahead of the Kentucky Derby: “7 was not a lucky number for the horses, as that is how many died in the lead-up to this year’s Kentucky Derby. And …

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From My Saddle: I Love Horse Expos

June 13, 2023May 16, 2023 by Karen Pickering

Enya and Karen at Semiahmoo after a morning walk and some much-needed rest and relaxation. NWHS Photo.

Every Event is a Unique Experience By Karen Pickering It all started with the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo in February. It was very cold in Brighton, Colorado but a great event. We then trekked to Albany, Oregon for the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo. As I write this I’m vacationing …

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Outbreak Alerts: May 12, 2023 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Umatilla County, OR

July 29, 2024May 16, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: Oregon Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Comments: A horse from Umatilla County, OR, recently tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1). The horse is recovering from the illness. EHV-1 is a reportable disease, and veterinarians are legally responsible for immediately reporting all suspected cases to the Oregon …

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Cover Story: The Beautiful Kerley Horse Center

June 13, 2023May 11, 2023 by Northwest Horse Source

Photo by Emily Dresser

New Owners Have a Passion for Horses and Equestrian Sport By Robin Wilson The Kerley Horse Center, located in picturesque Powell Butte, Oregon, is an extraordinary place where nature lovers and horse lovers alike enjoy the simplicity and beauty of life. This magnificent equestrian facility has open pastures, amazing Central …

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Month: May 2023

Outbreak Alerts: May 22, 2023 – Vesicular Stomatitis in Riverside County, CA

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Outbreak Alerts: May 23, 2023 Strangles in Cowlitz County, WA

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Humane Society of the U.S. releases urgent statement ahead of Preakness horse races

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Idaho Humane Society offers reward for information on horse killer

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New & Noteworthy: ThinLine’s Flexible Filly Grazing Muzzle Receives Patent

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Outbreak Alerts: May 18, 2023 – Vesicular Stomatitis in San Diego County, CA

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Tragic news from Churchill Downs: More horses euthanized Saturday, following races at site of the Kentucky Derby

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From My Saddle: I Love Horse Expos

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Outbreak Alerts: May 12, 2023 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Umatilla County, OR

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Cover Story: The Beautiful Kerley Horse Center

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