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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Mustang Champions Introduces Two New National Mustang Championship Competitions

Bobby Kerr I Mustang trainer extraordinaire, competitor and enthusiast. 3X PRCA Specialty Act of the Year. Photo by Ronda Gregorio.

Mustang Champions, a new partner with the Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and Burro Program, officially introduces two new mustang competitions: Mustang Classic and Mustang Challenge. The two new competitions are the first of their kind. Mustang Classic is a never-before English discipline competition scheduled for September 13-15, 2024 …

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Enter the NWHS 2023 Senior Horse Essay Contest – Deadline to Enter is Aug 25th!

Share the story and photos of what makes your senior horse special for a chance to win a 1 month supply (3.3 lb.) of Glucosamine Plus from SciencePure and a free 1 year membership in The Northwest Horse Source!  Your senior horse been there for you in a special way. …

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Equine non-profits granted nearly $60,000 by USA Equestrian Trust

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Next grant application period opens early 2024 July 10, 2023 — Lexington, KY — USA Equestrian Trust® today announced it has awarded nearly $60,000 in grants to help fund eight equine-focused projects by non-profits. Since the inception of its grants program, USA Equestrian Trust has awarded more than $2.5 million …

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Youth & Horses: What Does Art Have to Do With It?

All Photos Courtesy Corrine Brown

Books Encourage Children to Make Art from Their Love of Horses by Corinne Brown If you know a child who loves horses, chances are they love to draw them, too. That’s because all children are artists. No one has to teach them.  I was a child who loved horses while …

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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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Outbreak Alert: July 11, 2023 – Equine Infectious Anemia in Cariboo, BC

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: UnknownComments: On July 7, 2023, positive equine infectious anemia (EIA) results were confirmed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) national reference laboratory for a horse located on a premises in Cariboo Subdivision C, British Columbia. The horse …

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