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Outbreak Alerts: September 22, 2025 Strangles in Island County, WA

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: State Veterinarian Office and Attending Veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: Old horse on farm. Brought in some other boarders and contracted it. Under vet care and discussions about Biosecurity measures. For more information about Strangles, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

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Outbreak Alerts: September 19, 2025 West Nile Virus in Box Elder & Rich Counties, UT

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Box Elder County: Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: 1Number Exposed: Unknown Rich County: Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: Unknown See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

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Notable Film: “An Open Door”

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An Open Door

Documentary Now Streaming About the Life and Legacy of Dr. Temple Grandin Written and Directed by John Barnhardt Good Deed Entertainment is proud to announce the acquisition and worldwide release of “An Open Door”, a powerful new documentary celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Dr. Temple Grandin. The film, … Read More

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Tack Talk: Tips for Safe Sales Online

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Avoid Risks While Reaping the Benefits Online buying and selling is easier than ever! When horse owners find a killer deal on a tack set, the perfect saddle, or even a water trough in good condition and the price is right, it’s a sure-fire way to get our hearts pumping. … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts: September 18, 2025 West Nile Virus in Stanislaus County, CA

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1 Horse 1: Age: 2; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/14/2025; Clinical Signs: ataxia (worse in front end), collapsing, leaning on wall, drooping ear; Confirmation Date: 9/18/2025; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated; Comments: The third (3rd) case of West Nile Virus in California in 2025 was … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts: September 18, 2025 West Nile Virus in Twin Falls County, ID

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: attending veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 8Facility Type: Private Facility Horse 1: Age: Yearling; Gender: Filly; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: young stock; Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/15/2025; Clinical Signs: acute ataxia, hypermetric, hyperesthestic; Confirmation Date: 9/17/2025; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Undervaccinated See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

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Outbreak Alerts: September 17, 2025 West Nile Virus in Contra Costa County, CA

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1 Horse 1: Age: 8; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Arabian; Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/8/2025; Clinical Signs: muscle fasciculations (whole body), hypersensitive to touch; Confirmation Date: 9/16/2025; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated; Comments: The second (2nd) case of West Nile Virus in California in 2025 was confirmed in Contra Costa County. On … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts: September 17, 2025 West Nile Virus in Uintah County, UT

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 8; Facility Type: Private Facility;  Horse 1: Age: 2; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/15/2025; Clinical Signs: Hind end ataxia, rest WNL; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

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Outbreak Alerts: September 17, 2025 West Nile Virus in Salt Lake County, UT

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 5; Number Euthanized: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility;  Horse 1: Age: 2; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Barrel Racing; Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/10/2025; Clinical Signs: found down, not prior signs noted; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

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