Outbreak Alerts: August 21, 2023 West Nile Virus in Stanislaus County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownNumber Euthanized: 1Age: 10Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/6/2023Clinical Signs: Ataxia all four limbs, progressively recumbent and unable to rise.Confirmation Date: 8/15/2023Horse Status: EuthanizedVaccination Status: UnvaccinatedComments: This is the 4th case confirmed of equine WNV in California in 2023. For more information, go …

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The Foundation for the Horse Dedicates $10,000 to Support Feed and Hay Relief for Equines Impacted by Maui, Hawaii, Wildfires

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More help needed; donations welcome to The Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund The devastating wildfires that have swept through Maui since Aug. 8 have also had a profound impact on the local horse population. The Foundation for the Horse, the charitable arm of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), is …

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Outbreak Alerts: August 2-11, 2023 – Strangles – MULTIPLE COUNTIES, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: State Veterinarian’s OfficeConfirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine/No Quarantine August 02, 2023 – Clallam County, WANumber Confirmed: 2Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: Horse was in stall next to positive and came up weak positive. Owner has been doing biosecurity and self quarantine. Under vet care. August 03, 2023 – …

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Outbreak Alerts: August 8, 2023 West Nile Virus in Fresno County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private Facility Age: 7Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Onset of Clinical Signs: 7/30/2023Clinical Signs: Dull, lethargic, excessive blinking, ear flickering, mild body tremors, slow headshaking.Confirmation Date: 8/7/2023Horse Status: Affected And AliveVaccination Status: Status UnknownComments: This is the 3rd case of equine WNV confirmed in California in …

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Outbreak Alerts: August 2-9, 2023 – Strangles – MULTIPLE COUNTIES, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: State Veterinarian’s OfficeConfirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine/No Quarantine August 02, 2023 – Clallam County, WANumber Confirmed: 2Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: Horse was in stall next to positive and came up weak positive. Owner has been doing biosecurity and self quarantine. Under vet care. August 03, 2023 – …

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Outbreak Alerts: August 3, 2023 West Nile Virus in Kings County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Facility Type: Private FacilityAge: 4Gender: MareBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Onset of Clinical Signs: 7/22/2023Clinical Signs: Ataxia, muscle fasciculations, hyperesthesia.Confirmation Date: 7/31/2023Horse Status: Affected And Alive Comments: This is the second case of equine WNV confirmed in California in 2023.  For more information, go to: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Animal_Health/WNV_Info.html See past published Outbreak …

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Outbreak Alert: July 28, 2023 – Equine Infectious Anemia in Cariboo, BC

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 3Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: UnknownComments: On July 19, 2023, positive equine infectious anemia (EIA) results were confirmed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) national reference laboratory for three horses located on a premises in Cariboo Subdivision C, British Columbia. The …

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Outbreak Alerts: July 18, 2023 West Nile Virus in Kern County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Age: 6Gender: MareBreed: WarlanderOnset of Clinical Signs: 6/30/2023Clinical Signs: 104 fever, ataxia in all four limbs, muscle fasciculations in face, agitatedConfirmation Date: 7/10/2023Horse Status: Affected And AliveVaccination Status: Vaccinated For more information, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/west-nile-virus See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current …

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Outbreak Alerts: July 17, 2023 Strangles in Pierce County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: State Veterinarian Office Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 2Facility Type: Private FacilityComments: The horse was at show in Oregon prior to clinical signs, and is currently recovering at home and under self-quarantine and veterinary care. For more information about Strangles, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease …

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Outbreak Alerts: July 17, 2023 Equine Influenza in Spokane County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: State Veterinarian’s Office Number Confirmed: 1 Number Suspected: 2 Number Exposed: Unknown Facility Type: Boarding FacilityComments: The confirmed horse is under vet care, and 2 additional horses have been reported febrile. The owner has self-imposed quarantine and is monitoring the facility. For more information about Equine Influenza, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-influenza See past published …

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