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Outbreak Alerts: April 4, 2023 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Monterey County, CA

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 25Facility Type: Private FacilityAge: 25Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Onset of Clinical Signs: 4/10/2023Clinical Signs: Fever of two days duration followed by acute severe neurological signs. Confirmation Date: 4/13/2023Horse Status: EuthanizedComments: A 25-year-old Quarter Horse gelding in Monterey County displaying fever followed by acute neurologic signs was … Read More

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Local Horse Merida The Bitless Earns National and International Year-End Accolades

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Photo credit: Brent Lotz

Local Horse Merida The Bitless Earns National and International Year-End Accolades Chehalis, Washington, March 15, 2023 – DGH Eternity, known as Merida The Bitless to her social media fans and as just Merida to her owner Kristina Lotz, ended 2022 on a high note, garnering year-end awards from five different national and … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts: April 11, 2023 Equine Influenza in Snohomish County, WA

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Veterinarian’s Office Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: A horse in Snohomish County, WA was confirmed positive for Equine Influenza.  The horse was at a show in Scottsdale AZ on March 1st, and at a show in Monroe, WA on March 23-26. The horse is … Read More

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The World’s First 3D Printed Horse Trailer is Coming in 2023

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3D-Printed Horse Trailer
3D-Printed Horse Trailer. Image Courtesy Double D Trailers

3D printing is rapidly evolving, and the possibilities this technology has are now impressive. This is why the dream of creating the first 3D printed trailer in the world will turn into reality in just a few months. Enter the SafeTack Reverse 2 Horse Bumper Pull Carbon Trailer. Double D … Read More

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SOLD – 2721 E Blackburn Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98274 – Perfectly Appointed Hobby Farm

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2721 E Blackburn Road Mt Vernon Allison Trimble Perfectly Appointed Hobby Farm

Perfectly appointed hobby farm on 5-level acres. The lovely shy 2800 sq ft residence has been meticulously maintained & tastefully upgraded with high-end finishes. Light & bright with vaulted ceilings & picture windows throughout, timeless chef’s kitchen w/ granite countertops & floor-to-ceiling built-ins in the formal living area. Spacious primary … Read More

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Media Barn: Book Review – The Kid’s Guide to Horsemanship and Grooming

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Everything You Need to Know to Care for Horses While Staying Safe and Having Fun By Cat Hill & Emma Ford Whether taking their first lessons, handling horses when visiting friends, or enjoying the challenges of first-pony ownership, children need to learn more than how to ride. When it comes … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts: April 4, 2023 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Riverside County, CA

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 36Age: 18Gender: GeldingBreed: Warmblood (WB)Onset of Clinical Signs: 3/272023Clinical Signs: progressive hind end ataxia, inability to urinate, recumbentConfirmation Date: 4/4/2023Horse Status: EuthanizedComments: A 18-year-old Warmblood gelding in Riverside County displaying neurologic signs was confirmed positive for Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) secondary to Equine Herpesvirus-1 … Read More

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Equine Wellness: Minerals and Insulin Resistance

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Mineral and Insulin Resistance
Photo Courtesy Kim Roe

By Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD for the ECIR Group Inc. A Balanced Intake of Key Minerals is Essential for the Support of IR Horses Minerals have direct and indirect involvement in virtually every action in the body and have important effects on insulin resistance (IR) or its consequences. IR is different … Read More

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Willfully Guided: A Different Side of the Horse Industry

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DC Structures
Photo Courtesy Samantha Etsell

An Interview with Samantha Etsell of DC Structures I have spent my entire adult life working in some aspect of the equine industry, first as a horse trainer and competitor, and for over the last decade as a Realtor specializing in equestrian and agricultural properties. When I hear young folks … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts: March 28, 2023 Strangles in Lincoln County, WA

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: State Vet Office Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 1Facility Type: Private FacilityComments: A horse in Lincoln County has tested positive for Strangles. The horse is under veterinary care and the owner is taking biosecurity precautions and under self quarantine. For more information go to: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

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