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Humane Society of the U.S. releases urgent statement ahead of Preakness horse races

(Photo by Mathew Schwartz on Unsplash) Kitty Block, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, released the following statement regarding tomorrow’s Preakness race in Baltimore:  “With the outrageous string of horse deaths in racing, how shameful that the misleadingly named National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association has repeatedly blocked …

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Idaho Humane Society offers reward for information on horse killer

Codi, a 6-year-old horse, was shot nine times and killed in Parma on Friday, May 12. Submitted photo/Laurie Erskine

IDAHO PRESS STAFF [email protected] | May 18, 2023 Updated May 18, 2023 Article from Idaho County Free Press – Link to original article/press release HERE The Idaho Humane Society is offering a $5,000 reward for any information that leads to the prosecution and conviction of the person or persons who killed Codi …

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Outbreak Alerts: May 18, 2023 – Vesicular Stomatitis in San Diego County, CA

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Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 4Number Suspected: Unknown Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: On May 17th, the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa, confirmed a finding of vesicular stomatitis New Jersey virus (VSNJV) on an equine premises in San Diego County, California. One horse, an …

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Tragic news from Churchill Downs: More horses euthanized Saturday, following races at site of the Kentucky Derby

WASHINGTON (May 6, 2023) — Kitty Block, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, released the following statement ahead of the Kentucky Derby:  “7 was not a lucky number for the horses, as that is how many died in the lead-up to this year’s Kentucky Derby. And …

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Outbreak Alerts: May 12, 2023 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Umatilla County, OR

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: Oregon Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Comments: A horse from Umatilla County, OR, recently tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1). The horse is recovering from the illness. EHV-1 is a reportable disease, and veterinarians are legally responsible for immediately reporting all suspected cases to the Oregon …

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Outbreak Alerts: May 10, 2023 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Modoc County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 6Facility Type: Private FacilityAge: 8Gender: MareBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Usage: Barrel RacingOnset of Clinical Signs: 5/3/2023Clinical Signs: Acute hind limb ataxia, dragging hind feet, loss of urine bladder control.Confirmation Date: 5/8/2023Horse Status: Affected And AliveComments: An 8-year-old Quarter Horse mare in Modoc County displaying acute neurologic …

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Outbreak Alerts: May 09, 2023 Equine Influenza in Snohomish County, WA

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Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Veterinarian’s Office Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Boarding FacilityComments: The Washington State Veterinarian Office received a report of one positive horse at a boarding facility in Snohomish County dated April 1st. The horse was under veterinary care. For more information about Equine Influenza, go to: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-influenza See …

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Outbreak Alerts: May 8, 2023 Strangles in Snohomish County, WA

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Source: State Vet Office Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Facility Type: PrivateComments: A horse adopted from a rescue was confirmed positive for Strangles (Streptococcus equi subsp equi) in Snohomish County, WA. The new owner has had the horse in quarantine since adoption and is working with a private veterinarian, with good biosecurity …

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Northwest Horse Source Magazine’s May/June 2023 Issue

Explore the complete digital edition of the May/June 2023 The Northwest Horse Source. Northwest Horse SourceThe Northwest Horse Source is an independently owned and operated print and online magazine for horse owners and enthusiasts of all breeds and disciplines in the Pacific Northwest. Our contemporary editorial columns are predominantly written by experts in …

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Outbreak Alerts: April 28, 2023 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Snohomish County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 30Facility Type: StableAge: 20Gender: MareOnset of Clinical Signs: 4/19/2023Clinical Signs: Urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, lack of anal/tail tone, Grade 3 ataxia, Mild facial nerve paresis (unilateral)Horse Status: RecoveringVaccination Status: VaccinatedComments: When the horse presented with neurologic signs, it was immediately placed in a quarantine barn …

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