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Manna Pro® Calf-Manna® Multi-Species Nutritional Performance Supplement – One Bag, One Formula, Provides Optimal Backyard Nutrition for the Whole Farm

September 27, 2023 by Press

For over ninety years Calf-Manna has provided foundational nutrition for all life stages of cattle, horses, goats, rabbits, swine, deer, and poultry ST.LOUIS, MO – For ninety years and counting, animal lovers have trusted Manna Pro® Calf-Manna® nutritional performance supplement to help their cows, horses, rabbits, goats, swine, and poultry … Read More

Horse Gentler Monty Roberts Tames a Wild Horse In Front of 30,000 Brazilians

September 28, 2023September 26, 2023 by Press

Photo Credit André Monteiro. Taken at Barretos Equine Event 2023, Provided by Debbie Loucks.

Sao Paulo, Brazil: American Trainer, Monty Roberts, is known worldwide for his gentle taming method which establishes a connection with the animal and does not require brute force. The Horse Gentler Monty Roberts uses gentle taming with horse at Barretos Equine Event 2023 Under the eyes of the audience at the … Read More

Editor’s Postcard: Nothing Forced is Beautiful

September 25, 2023 by Kim Roe

Photo Courtesy Kim Roe

Help a Horse Feel Good to Make Training Stick The summer I was 12 my father took my sister and me on a six-week long trip around the Western U.S. We hiked slot-canyons and the Grand Canyon, camped under the stars in Zion, and got soaked by thunderstorms in the … Read More

Outbreak Alerts: September 22, 2023 West Nile Virus in Benton County, WA

July 29, 2024September 23, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Veterinarian Office Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: Unknown Facility Type: Private FacilityComments: Yearling with mild signs. No vaccinations. Under vet care. See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

Outbreak Alerts: September 22, 2023 West Nile Virus in Bannock County, ID

July 29, 2024September 23, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: Unknown Number Exposed: UnknownAge: 9Gender: MareBreed: ClydesdaleOnset of Clinical Signs: 9/18/2023Clinical Signs: Was on IV fluids yesterday but nothing today, started with mild muscle twitching, seems to be fine today. She does have a nursing foal on her side.Confirmation Date: 9/20/2023Horse Status: RecoveringVaccination Status: Undervaccinated See … Read More

Outbreak Alerts: September 22, 2023 West Nile Virus in Cache County, UT

July 29, 2024September 23, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

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

Outbreak Alerts: September 22, 2023 West Nile Virus in Weber County, UT

July 29, 2024September 23, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Outbreak Alerts: September 22, 2023 West Nile Virus in Grant County, WA

July 29, 2024September 23, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Veterinarian Office Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: Unknown Facility Type: Private FacilityComments: Undervaccinated horse. Under vet care and doing OK. See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

Outbreak Alerts: September 22, 2023 West Nile Virus in Owyhee County, ID

July 29, 2024September 23, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: Unknown Number Exposed: UnknownAge: 12Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/20/2023Clinical Signs: Vaccinated 9-11-23, unknown vaccine history prior. Dull on presentation, mild, inconsistent muscle fasciculations.Confirmation Date: 9/22/2023Horse Status: UnknownVaccination Status: Unvaccinated See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

Outbreak Alerts: September 20, 2023 West Nile Virus in Bingham County, ID

July 29, 2024September 21, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: Unknown Number Exposed: UnknownAge: 8Gender: StallionClinical Signs: Suspect WNV, No vaccine historyConfirmation Date: 9/20/2023Horse Status: UnknownVaccination Status: Unvaccinated See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

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