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7635 Woodland Rd. Ferndale, WA 98248 – Charming home on 5 acres

Charming 4 bedroom, 3,272sq ft home on 5 acres.  Open concept with living room, dining room and large kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a Wolf gas range/oven.  Master on main with walk in closet.  Large 3 bay shop, 2 storage sheds (one that is powered), RV hook … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: August 7, 2021 – West Nile Virus in Yakima and Kittitas Counties, WA & Fresno County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: State Veterinarian Yakima County Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Horse Status: Deceased; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Yakima County Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: Not Reported; Facility Type: Private Facility; Horse Status: Affected and Alive Vaccination Status: Undervaccinated; Kittitas County Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: Not Reported; Number Exposed: … Read More

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SOLD – 11514 126th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98329 – 15 private park-like acres

Thoughtfully designed working equestrian property on 15 private park-like acres. Rolling pastures surround two residences on three separate parcels. Main home is expansive 3,200+ sq. ft. single story rambler with 2 beds and 3 baths. Second residence is 1,296 sq. ft. 3 bed 1 bath. Well lit, 60′ X 112′ … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: August 5, 2021 – Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic in Sonoma County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 7; Number Suspected: 6; Number Exposed: 0; Facility Type: Showgrounds; Age: 6; Gender: Mare; Breed: Warmblood (WB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 7/23/2021;  Clinical Signs: Hind-end Weakness, limb edema, Nystagmus, Recumbency; Confirmation Date: 7/24/2021; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated; Notes: Update … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: July 31, 2021 – West Nile Virus – Weld County, CO

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Outbreak Alert: July 31, 2021 – West Nile Virus, Weld County, CO Source: Colorado Department or Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Clinical Signs: Neurologic Signs;   Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Notes: A horse residing in Weld County has been diagnosed with West Nile Virus (WNV), marking Colorado’s first confirmed equine WNV case in 2021. The horse, which had … Read More

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Animal cruelty ballot measure is invalid, Colorado Supreme Court rules

Initiative 16, which would have added livestock to animal cruelty law, violates Colorado’s single-subject requirement The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday rejected a ballot measure that would have placed substantial limits on the state’s ranching and meat production industry, ruling that Initiative 16 violates the state’s single-subject requirement. Initiative 16 … Read More

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Water-Wise Tips for Horse Owners – Do Your Part to Save Water on the Farm and Beyond

Using native drought-tolerant plants in your landscaping limits your need to use water. Photo from Alayne Blickle

If you live out West and manage horses on your property, you are undoubtedly pondering ways to reduce and conserve water. Many western states are suffering from prolonged drought conditions; some areas are even experiencing drinking water issues. With climate change looming, we each need to do what we can … Read More

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Quiet Your Horse’s Allergies – Move Beyond Drugs with Herbs and Key Nutrients

Allergies are a common complaint, especially during the warmer months. The typical treatment involves antihistamines or steroids. And these drugs often give good results. In fact, I would likely do the same for my horses if they were suffering. Allergies are miserable! Coughing, runny eyes and nose, incessant itching—the torment … Read More

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