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Outbreak Alert: July 23, 2021 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic, Owyhee County, ID

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

Source: Idaho State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 40; Facility Type: Farm; Gender: Mare; Onset of Clinical Signs: 7/20/2021; Clinical Signs: Recumbent, Unable to Stand; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Not Reported; Notes: The mare are was recumbent and unable to stand on 7/20/21. On 7/23, horse had recovered to the point of being able to stand and walk. No …

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Outbreak Alert: July 21, 2021 – Strangles in King County, WA

April 18, 2024July 22, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 2; Notes: A horse at a farm in King County has tested positive for Strangles. The owner is working with a veterinarian and practicing biosecurity recommendations. For more information about Strangles go to the Strangles factsheet. All information is sourced …

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Outbreak Alert: July 20, 2021 – Strangles in Pierce County, WA

April 18, 2024July 20, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 2; Notes: A private facility in Pierce County is under a voluntary quarantine after a horse has tested positive for Strangles. The owner is working with the vet and taking temperatures. For more information about Strangles go to the Strangles factsheet. …

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Ask the Expert: Can I Make Treats with Lavender Extract Paste?

August 12, 2021July 15, 2021 by Joyce Harman DVM, MRCVS

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Q: I just got some lavender extract paste can I make horse treats with it? If I can what should I put in them? –Jamie A: Lavender can be used in making horse treats of almost any type you wish. Most horses will like the flavor, though it’s useful to …

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Outbreak Alert: July 13, 2021 – Strangles in King County, WA

April 18, 2024July 14, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Notes: A horse at a private facility in King County has tested positive for Strangles. The owner and a private veterinarian are managing and self quarantining the facility. For more information about Strangles go to …

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Outbreak Alert: July 7, 2021 – Strangles in Pierce County, WA

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

Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 2; Facility Type: Farm; Notes: A horse at a farm in Pierce County has tested positive for Strangles. Two horses were exposed but have tested negative. For more information about Strangles go to the Strangles factsheet. All information is sourced …

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Outbreak Alert – June 28, 2021: West Nile Virus in Fresno County, CA

April 18, 2024June 28, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Age: 4; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 6/18/2021; Clinical Signs: Afebrile, Ataxia, lethargy, proprioceptive deficits in hind end; Confirmation Date: 6/28/2021; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Notes: For …

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Outbreak Alert: June 7, 2021 – Equine Influenza in Clark County, WA; Strangles in Spokane County, WA; Rabies in Adams County, CO

April 18, 2024June 7, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Equine Influenza in Clark County, WA Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Notes: A horse at a private facility in Clark County has tested positive for Equine Influenza. The owner is working with the veterinarian and the property is under a voluntary quarantine. For …

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Is Your Horse Safe in His Home? Attention to Details Can Save Your Horse

June 1, 2021 by Kim Roe

An aisleway between fences eliminates the problem of horses fighting across the fence and injuring themselves on the fencing.

Scenario one: An equine facility has a policy that riders must clean their horses’ hooves before leaving the arena to keep the barn aisle clean. A hoof pick hangs on a hook next to the arena gate. One day, while cleaning out her horse’s hooves, a woman’s horse reaches up …

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Outbreak Alert: May 26, 2021 – Potomac Horse Fever in Thurston County, WA

April 18, 2024May 26, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Age: 20; Gender: Mare; Breed: Dutch Warmblood Cross; Onset of Clinical Signs: 5/16/2021; Clinical Signs: anorexia, diarrhea, lethargy; Confirmation Date: 5/20/2021; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Notes: None; All information is sourced from http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates …

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