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Outbreak Alerts: September 8, 2023 West Nile Virus in Bonneville County, ID

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityAge: 12Gender: GeldingBreed: Tennessee Walking HorsesOnset of Clinical Signs: 9/4/2023Clinical Signs: Neurological, facial twitches, hyperresponsive to stimuli, feverHorse Status: RecoveringVaccination Status: Unvaccinated See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

Outbreak Alerts: September 6, 2023 West Nile Virus in Fremont County, ID

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityAge: 9Gender: MareBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/3/2023Clinical Signs: Acute neurologic disease (grade 5/5), fever, muscle fasciculations. Initially responsive to dexamethasone, but condition deteriorated shortly thereafter. Owner elected euthanasia.Horse Status: DeceasedVaccination Status: Unvaccinated See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

Outbreak Alerts: September 1, 2023 West Nile Virus in Canyon County, ID

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Equine ClinicAge: 2Gender: MareBreed: AppaloosaOnset of Clinical Signs: 8/21/2023Clinical Signs: Face twitching, body tremors, neurological. Still eating and drinking.Horse Status: RecoveringVaccination Status: Unvaccinated For more information, go to: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Animal_Health/WNV_Info.html See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

Feature Story: Winter Preparedness on Horse Properties – Part 1 of 2

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Winter
Regular manure removal is critical in winter. Photo Courtesy Alayne Blickle.

Fall Chore Efficiency Farmers and ranchers know the drill well—they use late summer and early fall to do their prep work for winter. Horse owners can take notes from our older and bigger cousins and do the same, as fall is the right time to get things done! Cooler temperatures … Read More

SOLD – A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE WHO SEEK A UNIQUE HOME & LIFESTYLE – OAK HARBOR, WA

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Stunning 350+ acre working farm with sprawling spectacular territorial, water, and mountain views. Imagine the gorgeous sunsets sparkling off the ocean. Potential for numerous business ventures such as a wedding venue, winery, brewery, ranch, and/or remain a working farm. Plenty of acreage to add crops or orchards. Two east parcels … Read More

Outbreak Alerts: August 31, 2023 West Nile Virus in San Luis Obispo County, CA

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownAge: 4Gender: GeldingBreed: ArabianOnset of Clinical Signs: 8/23/2022Clinical Signs: Ataxic all 4 limbs, intermitting falling but able to rise without assistance.Confirmation Date: 8/31/2023Horse Status: RecoveringVaccination Status: VaccinatedComments: This is the 16th case of equine WNV confirmed in CA in 2023.  For more information, go to: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Animal_Health/WNV_Info.html … Read More

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