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Outbreak Alerts: September 8, 2023 West Nile Virus in Madera County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownAge: 5Gender: MareBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/19/2023Clinical Signs: Acute hyperesthesia, shaking, intermittently down, mild feverHorse Status: Affected And AliveVaccination Status: Status UnknownComments: This is the 18th 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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Outbreak Alerts: September 8, 2023 West Nile Virus in Bonneville County, ID

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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Check Out these HUGE Savings on Promoting Your Products or Services Thank you for supporting Horse Source and Horse Safety Tips. Quality journalism matters! Be a part of this organization to grow your business and contribute to the education and entertainment of horse owners in our region! For more information … Read More

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

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

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