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Outbreak Alerts: September 15, 2023 West Nile Virus in Gem County, ID

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: Unknown Number Exposed: UnknownAge: 5Gender: MareBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Confirmation Date: 9/15/2023Horse Status: Unknown See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

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Outbreak Alerts: September 15, 2023 West Nile Virus in Caribou County, ID

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: Unknown Number Exposed: UnknownAge: 3Gender: FillyOnset of Clinical Signs: 9/1/2023Clinical Signs: Started acting “off” and had a fever on 9/1/23, temp returned to normal 9/2/23 and became neurological and ataxic on 9/6/23. Has been on supportive care.Confirmation Date: 9/13/2023Horse Status: UnknownVaccination Status: Unvaccinated See past published Outbreak … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts: September 15, 2023 West Nile Virus in Bingham County, ID

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: Unknown Number Exposed: UnknownAge: 4Gender: FillyOnset of Clinical Signs: 9/12/2023Clinical Signs: NeurologicalConfirmation Date: 9/13/2023Horse Status: UnknownVaccination Status: Unvaccinated See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

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Outbreak Alerts: September 14, 2023 West Nile Virus in Placer County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownAge: 14Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/7/2023Clinical Signs: Acutely down and unable to rise, thrashing, mild muscle fasciculations.Confirmation Date: 9/12/2023Horse Status: EuthanizedVaccination Status: Status UnknownComments: This is the 21st case of equine WNV confirmed in CA in 2023.  For more information, go … Read More

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OFF MARKET – 5709 Putnam Road, Everson, WA 98247 – Spring Frog Farm at the Holistic Homestead

Spring Frog Farm at the Holistic Homestead has a wonderful reputation for producing locally sourced, WSDA Organically Certified vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers and eggs. Exceptionally well-drained, fertile soils, irrigation water with water right claim, Southern exposure, and sustainable management plans make this the perfect place for the next farmer’s dreams … Read More

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Horse Industry Alert – Western Justice

New language weaponizes the Horse Protection Act against innocent horse owners and will devastate the horse industry. New language weaponizes the Horse Protection Act against innocent horse owners and will devastate the horse industry. It encompasses ALL Breeds of Horses Federal Lawmakers Need to Hear from You Animal extremist groups … Read More

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Trainer’s Corner: My Journey with “Journey” the Mustang – Part 4

Matt and Journey the Mustang. Photo Courtesy Alayne Blickle.

Competition Day and Beyond At the end of our last article, I’d been out of town judging shows and wishing I had more time to prepare my mustang, Journey, for the upcoming Mustang Mania Trainers Challenge (see the July/August issue). These mustang competitions demand a solid, trusting relationship between horse … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts: September 12, 2023 Strangles in Clark County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: State Veterinarian Office Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 2Number Suspected: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Boarding FacilityComments: Under vet care and voluntary quarantine. Will retest before turnout. 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 11, 2023 Strangles in Clark County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: State Veterinarian Office Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: 3Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: Under voluntary quarantine and vet care. All four animals are yearlings. 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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