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New and Noteworthy: American Horse Council Publishes National Trails Directory & Guide

American Horse Council

The American Horse Council’s Recreation, Trails, and Land Use Committee (RT&LU) is pleased to announce a new resource guide and national trails directory. The materials and links to state-by-state trails directories are available at National Trails Directory—American Horse Council. The directory was compiled by intern Jay Harris of Transylvania University … Read More

New and Noteworthy: The HAY SOAKER™ is a Game-Changer

HAY SOAKER™

Fact: hay soaking is beneficial for horses that need reduced levels of sugars and starches in their diet, like those with metabolic conditions, laminitis, and PSSM. Also, fact: soaking hay for horses is a wet sloppy mess, a dreaded chore, and a giant hassle. Now there’s a product that makes … Read More

Manzanola Feeds is Recalling Certain Lots of Top of the Rockies Alfalfa Cubes due to Possible Clostridium botulinum Health Risk

Alfalfa Cubes

Summary Company Announcement Date: December 16, 2022 FDA Publish Date: December 16, 2022 Product Type: Animal & Veterinary Livestock Feed Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum Company Name: Manzanola Feeds Brand Name: Top of the Rockies Product Description: Alfalfa Cubes Company Announcement Out of an abundance … Read More

Outbreak Alerts: December 13, 2022 Strangles in Skagit County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1 Comments: A horse in Skagit County has tested positive for Strangles. For more information on strangles 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 … Read More

Outbreak Alerts: December 01, 2022 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Okanogan County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: State vet office. Number Confirmed: 1 Number Exposed: 2 Facility Type: Private Facility Age: 12 Gender: Gelding Breed: Quarter Horse (QH) Usage: Rodeo Onset of Clinical Signs: 11/20/2022 Clinical Signs: Hanging head/depression. Thought to be colicky. Went down and owner euthanized. Confirmation Date: 12/1/2022 Horse Status: Euthanized Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated Comments: A horse at a private facility … Read More

Horizon Structures Presents Series: Life As The Showrunner On Your New Horse Farm Project

Showrunner
Courtesy of Horizon Structures

Every creative project needs a showrunner. Did you know that even the familiar decision-making positions in the TV and film industry such as Directors and Producers are actually below the Showrunner in the pecking order? The showrunner has ultimate creative authority and management over a program. In the case of developing a … Read More

Outbreak Alerts: November 25, 2022 Equine Influenza in Pierce County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: State vet office Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 3Facility Type: Private FacilityComments:  A horse in Pierce County, WA was confirmed positive for Equine Influenza. The horse is under vet care at home with 3 other horses, and has recovered. For more information go to: Equine Influenza Factsheet. See past published Outbreak Alerts: … Read More

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