Death toll rises to five as two more foals also die after helicopter chase in summer heat Additional Deaths Background About the American Wild Horse Campaign The American Wild Horse Campaign (AWHC) is the nation’s leading wild horse protection organization, with more than 700,000 supporters and followers nationwide. AWHC is … Read More
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 … Read More
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 – … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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. … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
