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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: State Veterinarian Office. Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Veterinary HospitalComments: The horse, which was brought in for throat mass and went back to stable then returned for neurologic signs diagnosed as EHV-1, is under veterinary care. State is in contact with the stable and veterinary clinic. Quarantine … Read More
Source: State Vet Office Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Veterinary HospitalComments: Yearling at teaching hospital. Under vet care. Recent move from CA. For more information go to: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website as they occur and will include … Read More
Friday, March 31, 2023 (Columbus, Ohio) – The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is pleased to announce their partnership with The Junior Essex Troop of Cavalry (JET) to continue the Troop’s legacy of fostering the love of horses among youth through education in the art of horsemanship and equine athletics. The partnership will provide a Perpetual … Read More
