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December 8, 2020 – Equine Herpesvirus Neurologic in Ventura Co., CA & Jackson Co., OR

April 18, 2024December 8, 2020 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 32; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Age: 13; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 11/30/2020; Clinical Signs: Ataxia, dysuria, Fever, peritonitis, urinary infection, Urine Retention; Confirmation Date: 12/5/2020; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: … Read More

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

April 18, 2024December 4, 2020 by Equine Disease Communication Center

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

December 4, 2020 by Press

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

Christmas ideas for the do it yourselfer!

December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

Now’s the time to get a jump on shopping for affordable tool gifts that will bring holiday cheer to handypersons on your list. WORX® makes the choices easy this year by offering a great selection of innovative items under $50, including the WORX 4V Max Lithium Screwdriver, WORX MakerX™ Rotary … Read More

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

April 18, 2024December 2, 2020 by Equine Disease Communication Center

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

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

December 2, 2020December 1, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

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

February 2, 2021December 1, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

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

Caring for our Seniors’ Hooves – Equine Guelph Offers Informative Video

December 1, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

As we age, jumping out of bed ready and raring to go may cease to be the norm. Instead, that ideal is often replaced by a few groans, moans, creaks, cracks and slow maneuvers before we kick into gear! The same may be true for your senior horse. Challenges with … Read More

Senior Horse Essay/Photo Contest Winners

December 2, 2020December 1, 2020 by Kim Roe

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

The Years Tick By – Getting Older Can Mean Getting Better

December 1, 2020 by Kim Roe

Photo by Kim Roe

My warmblood gelding Beowulf (Wulf) is 30 years old. He’s been the model of health all his life, but this fall he’s beginning to show signs of his advanced age. He has difficulty eating hay (though he tries) and mostly lives on large amounts of pelleted feed. His topline is … Read More

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