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Outbreak Alert: April 8, 2021 – Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic in Santa Clara County, CA

April 18, 2024April 8, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 91; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Age: 21; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: Not Reported; Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Painful Neck, proprioceptive deficits in hind end; Confirmation Date: 3/24/2021; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination …

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Outbreak Alert: April 2, 2021 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic Los Angeles County, CA

April 18, 2024April 3, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: Not Reported; Number Exposed: 42; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Age: 20; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Warmblood (WB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 3/6/2021; Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Dribbling Urine, forelimb ataxia, grade 2 front limb ataxia, Grade 3 hindlimb ataxia, Hind …

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What are Wolf Teeth in Horses? Most Trainers Recommend Removal Before Training Begins

April 15, 2021March 31, 2021 by Sara Perkins, DVM

Wolf teeth are relatively small teeth of variable shapes and sizes that erupt in front of the first premolars. They are most commonly located on the upper jaw. Photo by Mary Delorey

Wolf teeth are relatively small teeth of variable shapes and sizes that erupt in front of the first premolar. They occur in about 70% of the equine population, males and females alike. They commonly appear at 6-18 months of age, sometimes later. Horses may have wolf teeth on one or …

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Outbreak Alert: March 30, 2021 – Pigeon Fever in King County, WA

April 18, 2024March 30, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Notes: A horse at a private facility in King County has tested positive for Pigeon Fever. All information is sourced from http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website as they …

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Outbreak Alert: Pigeon Fever in Spokane County, WA

April 18, 2024March 29, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Notes: A horse on a private facility in Spokane County has tested positive for Pigeon Fever. All information is sourced from http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website as they occur …

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Outbreak Alert: March 25, 2021 – Equine Influenza in Whatcom County, WA

April 18, 2024March 25, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: State Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 6; Number Exposed: 7; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Notes: A boarding facility in Whatcom County is under voluntary quarantine after a horse has tested positive for Equine Influenza. For more information about Equine Influenza go to https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Outside%20Linked%20Documents/DiseaseFactsheet_EquineInfluenza_FINAL-Cobranded.pdf All information is sourced from …

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Outbreak Alert: March 24, 2021 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Santa Clara County, CA

April 18, 2024March 24, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: Unknown; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Age: 21; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Painful Neck, proprioceptive deficits in hind end; Confirmation Date: 3/24/2021; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Notes: A 21-year-old Quarter Horse mare from …

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Ask The Expert: Previously Foundered Mare Suddenly Lame

March 7, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Q: My previously foundered mare came down suddenly lame as we had a Siberian cold front come in. We live in NW IL and the wind chills were -34F this lasted for 2 weeks. Temps have become more seasonal and we are due for a stretch of 50 degree weather. …

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No Farrier, No Hoof, No Horse – How to Keep Your Farrier Coming Back

March 1, 2021 by Christina Cline

Your horse should be clean and in the barn at your scheduled appointment time. Photo by Kim Roe

Without well-maintained feet, a horse’s performance may decline. The feet can fall apart and the horse will become uncomfortable or flat-out lame. Riding is interrupted, and it’s really unpleasant to see our equine friends not moving or feeling their best. Your farrier plays a critical role in preserving your horse’s …

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Old Bits: Newborn Foal Care

March 22, 2021February 28, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Photo by Karen Pickering

Information provided by Kulshan Veterinary Hospital What is Meconium? Meconium consists of glandular secretions, swallowed amniotic fluid and other cell debris. Before birth it is stored in the colon and rectum. Meconium is usually dark brown to black and may be found in hard pellets or in a more paste-like …

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