Information provided by Kulshan Veterinary Hospital What is Meconium? Meconium consists of glandular secretions, swallowed amniotic fluid and other cell debris. Before birth it is stored in the colon and rectum. Meconium is usually dark brown to black and may be found in hard pellets or in a more paste-like … Read More
A pleasant and interesting day trip for the inexperienced horse and rider is the four mile ride to the old Gold Hill Mine, located near the “T” where Whatcom, Skagit and Okanagan Counties meet. This is National Forest land, but the mine is a private mining claim. The area is … Read More
Game #2 in the series of the Seven Games with Pat Parelli Horses naturally push into steady pressure. Moving against it or barging through it is how they escape predators in the wild. Mother Nature tells them to break loose of a predator’s hold or crash through an obstacle that’s … Read More
Join Animals as Natural Therapy (ANT) for their “Legacy of Hope” Gala and online auction on Saturday, April 17, 2021. This important fundraiser will be held virtually, but it won’t be your average Zoom! ANT will be bringing their farm to your home with live introductions to many of … Read More
By Cynthia McFarland There are as many different ways to make a career in the equine industry as there are colors of horses, and not all of them involve swinging a leg over a horse’s back. But for horse show announcer Darren Moore, his extensive personal experience as a rider … Read More
Source: State Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 2; Facility Type: Private Facility; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Notes: A horse at a private facility in Snohomish County has tested positive for Strangles. The horse had traveled recently and the owner is following biosecurity recommendations and the facility is quarantining. All … Read More
This bill would mandate that state land managers allow class 1 ebikes where the nonmotorized trail or road is open to bicycles. This bill would mandate that state land managers consider class 1 ebikes as a nonmotorized vehicle as bicycles are. This bill would mandate that the state land manager … Read More
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 62; Facility Type: Training Facility; Age: 5; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: Not Reported; Notes: On February 17, 2021, a 5-year-old Quarter Horse mare was confirmed positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). The … Read More
Boasting unobstructed views of Mount Baker and the Twin Sisters, the timeless cedar shingle home offers ample natural light and tasteful wood finishes. Thoughtfully planned, the barn is just steps away with 5 large stalls with automatic waterers, runs, and tack room. 17’X46′ attached, heated storage area. 20′ X 48′ … Read More
February 10, 2021: Equine Herpesvirus-Respiratory in Kitsap County, WA Source: State Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 1; Number Exposed: 2; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Notes: A horse at a boarding facility in Kitsap County has tested positive for EHV-1 and Equine Influenza. The positive horse had a stall mate … Read More
