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Outbreak Alert: August 14, 2021 – West Nile Virus in Lemhi County, ID

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Idaho State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 10; Facility Type: Private Facility; Age: 14; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse Cross; Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/10/2021; Clinical Signs: Difficulty Standing, Facial Paralysis, Neurologic Signs- Severe, Recumbent; Confirmation Date: 10/13/2021; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Notes: The … Read More

Outbreak Alert: August 12, 2021 – Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic in Sonoma and Sacramento Counties, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 7; Number Suspected: 6; Number Exposed: 0; Facility Type: Showgrounds; Notes:  Update 8/12/2021: original alerts 2139, 2141, 2145, 2146, and 2151; No additional cases or clinical signs at the Sonoma County event center or the Sacramento County origin premises have been … Read More

Ask the Expert: Is there any scientific information regarding stress on horses during wartime?

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Q: Is there any scientific literature regarding the stress effects horses underwent during use in wartime, such as the Civil War? • Andre A: When one thinks about the trauma and suffering horses (as well as people, other livestock, and wildlife) endured during wars throughout the history of mankind it … Read More

Outbreak Alert: August 11, 2021 – West Nile Virus in Twin Falls County, ID

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Idaho State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Age: 3; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 7/24/2021; Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Muscle Fasciculations; Confirmation Date: 8/6/2021; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Notes: A horse at a private facility in … Read More

Meet your next horse during the Oklahoma Extreme Mustang Makeover

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For Immediate Release – Georgetown, Texas – August 5, 2021 – Horses participating in the Oklahoma Extreme Mustang Makeover competition and auction are now available to view online. Find photos, videos, and details about each available horse online now. Interested bidders are highly encouraged to browse listings and contact the … Read More

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