Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: USDA VSV Situation Report 6/2/2023: Since the last situation report (5/26/2023), there have been 18 new VSV-affected premises identified (4 confirmed positive, 14 suspect) in three counties (Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties) in California. To date, all confirmed cases have been vesicular stomatitis New … Read More
Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 5Number Exposed: 28Facility Type: Private FacilityAge: 25Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Clinical Signs: Fever, mild neurological signsConfirmation Date: 6/1/2023Horse Status: Affected And AliveComments: A 25-year-old Quarter Horse gelding in Stanislaus County displaying mild neurologic signs was confirmed positive for Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) secondary to Equine Herpesvirus-1 … Read More
Horses Can Show Us How to Live if We Let Them “I’m gonna soak up the sun, I’m gonna tell everyone to lighten up…” – Sheryl Crow We Northwesterners endure late fall, winter, and early spring waiting for good summer weather and the chance to do all the things. When … Read More
Tiger Mountain Retreat Living ~ Issaquah Tiger Mountain living with Mountain Views sited on over 2+ acres of sprawling lawns and gardens. Tranquil setting with room to roam. This custom home offers a massive wrap around deck ideal for entertaining, spacious Great Room Kitchen with Fireplace/Woodstove, Slate flooring, butlers kitchen … Read More
Source: State Vet Office Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1 Number Exposed: Unknown Facility Type: Boarding FacilityComments: The facility is under private veterinarian care and voluntary quarantine. Monitoring temperature and symptoms in possibly exposed horses. No issues observed in two weeks. For more information, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts
Source: State Vet Office Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Comments: private veterinary oversight on owners property. Voluntary quarantine. For more information, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts
Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 42Facility Type: Boarding Facility Age: 19Gender: MareBreed: PaintUsage: Pleasure RidingOnset of Clinical Signs: 5/19/2023Clinical Signs: Ataxia, urine dribbling and bladder atony.Confirmation Date: 5/26/2023Horse Status: Affected And AliveVaccination Status: VaccinatedComments: May 30, 2023: A 19-year-old Paint mare in San Luis Obispo county displaying neurological signs was confirmed positive for … Read More
Animal Communicator Translates Horses’ Emotions Interview by Allison Trimble As a middle-aged woman with a lifetime in horses, I’ve accumulated a barnful of geriatric performance horses, most of whom I spent years training and showing. My favorite horse, Playboy (Smokums Playlena), has been struggling this year and we’ve nearly lost … Read More
Source: Attending Veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: 1Number Exposed: 20Comments: Confirmed case attended horse show out of county within last 2-3 weeks. Boarding barn under voluntary quarantine with no horses allowed in or out until outbreak cleared. For more information go to: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts
Be Organized for Action in Case of an Emergency Disasters can happen anytime, anywhere, and it’s in your best interest to be prepared in advance. There are three primary focus areas that can assist you in preparing: build a kit, make a plan, and stay informed. These three practices can … Read More
