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Outbreak Alerts: May 10, 2023 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Modoc County, CA

July 29, 2024May 11, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 6Facility Type: Private FacilityAge: 8Gender: MareBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Usage: Barrel RacingOnset of Clinical Signs: 5/3/2023Clinical Signs: Acute hind limb ataxia, dragging hind feet, loss of urine bladder control.Confirmation Date: 5/8/2023Horse Status: Affected And AliveComments: An 8-year-old Quarter Horse mare in Modoc County displaying acute neurologic … Read More

Outbreak Alerts: May 09, 2023 Equine Influenza in Snohomish County, WA

April 18, 2024May 11, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Veterinarian’s Office Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Boarding FacilityComments: The Washington State Veterinarian Office received a report of one positive horse at a boarding facility in Snohomish County dated April 1st. The horse was under veterinary care. For more information about Equine Influenza, go to: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-influenza See … Read More

Outbreak Alerts: May 8, 2023 Strangles in Snohomish County, WA

April 18, 2024May 8, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: State Vet Office Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Facility Type: PrivateComments: A horse adopted from a rescue was confirmed positive for Strangles (Streptococcus equi subsp equi) in Snohomish County, WA. The new owner has had the horse in quarantine since adoption and is working with a private veterinarian, with good biosecurity … Read More

Northwest Horse Source Magazine’s May/June 2023 Issue

June 26, 2023April 30, 2023 by Northwest Horse Source

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Outbreak Alerts: April 28, 2023 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Snohomish County, WA

April 18, 2024April 30, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 30Facility Type: StableAge: 20Gender: MareOnset of Clinical Signs: 4/19/2023Clinical Signs: Urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, lack of anal/tail tone, Grade 3 ataxia, Mild facial nerve paresis (unilateral)Horse Status: RecoveringVaccination Status: VaccinatedComments: When the horse presented with neurologic signs, it was immediately placed in a quarantine barn … Read More

Lifestyle Article: Do You want a Career in the Equine Industry?

June 13, 2023April 28, 2023 by Northwest Horse Source

Lauren Newlin interned at Bolender Horse Park in 2019. Photo Courtesy Lauren Newlin.

Get a Feel for the Horse Business with an Internship at Bolender Horse Park By Kristina Lotz Mark Bolender is known for his methods in mountain trail training that build confident and safe trail horses. He and his wife and business partner, Lee, have built courses all over the world … Read More

Outbreak Alerts: April 27, 2023 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Snohomish County, WA

April 18, 2024April 27, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: State Veterinarian Office. Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Veterinary HospitalComments: The horse, which was brought in for throat mass and went back to stable then returned for neurologic signs diagnosed as EHV-1, is under veterinary care. State is in contact with the stable and veterinary clinic. Quarantine … Read More

Small Farm Makeover: Spring Cleaning Tips

June 13, 2023April 24, 2023 by Alayne Blickle

Early spring is a good time to hang nest boxes. Photo Courtesy Alayne Blickle

Get Ready for the Busy Season Ahead! Earth Day is just around the corner on Saturday, April 20, 2023. In some parts of the country, daffodils are poking their heads up and may even be blooming. That means now is the time to get things done around your horse property … Read More

Outbreak Alerts: April 21, 2023 Strangles in Lincoln County, WA

April 18, 2024April 21, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: State Vet Office Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Veterinary HospitalComments: Yearling at teaching hospital. Under vet care. Recent move from CA. For more information go to: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

SOLD – 243 E Smith Road, Bellingham, WA 98226 – Mid County Farmhouse

June 26, 2023April 20, 2023 by Allison & Blake, Coastal Realty

This Mid County farmhouse on 13 acres is ready for a glow up! 1860 sq ft, concrete wall 3 bedroom, 1 bath with a huge entry/mudroom/utility room that is perfect for hobby farmers. Large kitchen, open space living/dining rooms with wood stove, and separate office off primary/living room. Detached garage … Read More

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