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Outbreak Alert: Equine Influenza in Benton County, OR

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: 2Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityAge: 22Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/10/2022Clinical Signs: No fever, no lethargy, no coughing, left nostril dischargeConfirmation Date: 8/12/2022Horse Status: RecoveringVaccination Status: Vaccinated Noted: For more information about Equine Influenza go … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Merced County, CA

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: State vet office. Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 28Facility Type: Boarding FacilityAge: 8Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/8/2022Clinical Signs: fever, ataxia, trouble urinatingConfirmation Date: 8/10/2022Horse Status: Affected And Alive Comments: A 8-year-old Quarter Horse gelding originating in Merced county displaying respiratory and neurological … Read More

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Industry News: Hay Steamers Add Hay Safety to Travel, Remove Bacteria & Dust, Boost Horse Respiratory Health

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To ensure hay quality, reduce dust irritants, and maintain nutrients, hay steaming is the way to go for optimal horse health Recently The ECCO FEI World Championships were held in Herning, Denmar. Among scores of considerations for traveling with an equine to an international event, hay quality and gut health … Read More

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Big Sky reining classic Aug. 10 at Majestic Valley Arena

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reining

Kalispell, Montana to host the largest reining horse show in the Northwest August 10-14, 2022 Montana’s premier reining event, reiners from around the Pacific NW, Canada and the Mountain Region travel to compete for over $45,000 in cash and prizes in this challenging and popular sport. According to an article … Read More

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U.S. Drought – Locate Hay Now To Avoid Shortages This Winter

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Drought

Recently TheHorse.com spoke with Daniel McEvoy, PhD, who is an assistant research professor in climatology at the Western Regional Climate Center, in Reno, Nevada. The subject was purchasing hay during the current severe drought in the western U.S. “There’s a lot of variation throughout the West,” said McEvoy in June. … Read More

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HOOF ABSCESSES EXPLAINED

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hoof abscesses
A simplified view of the equine hoof to help visualize the structures involved in this process. Photo Credit: AAEP

Sooner or later, nearly all horse owners will deal with a hoof abscess. But what does “hoof abscess” actually mean? Although most commonly seen during the wet winter and spring months, hoof abscesses can plague horses year-round and usually occur when debris and bacteria enter the foot through hoof cracks … Read More

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Heat Stress, Part 1: Keeping Your Dogs Safe

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Heat Stress, Part 1: Keeping Your Dogs Safe

By Tony Hawkins, DVM, Valley Vet Supply Technical Service Veterinarian Heat can have a devastating impact on our animals – it’s something that, in a clinic setting, I have seen first-hand. All animals outdoors in the heat – whether large or small – require shade, continuous access to fresh water, … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: Strangles in King County Washington

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: State vet office. Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Boarding FacilityNotes: Some Private vets working with facility on biosecurity. For more information go to Strangles factsheet.     PressNews from the horse industry. Sharing today’s information as it happens. The Northwest Horse Source is not responsible for the content of … Read More

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Tell Us About Your Senior Horse – Win $500!

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Senior Horse
Photo Credit: Terri Goon, Colorado Horse Rescue

The quirkier the better – Two $500 prize gift baskets from Farnam! Every senior horse has a quirk–be it funny, endearing, or downright annoying–and we want to hear about yours! In 300 words or fewer, tell us about your senior horse’s silly behavior, including where it came from, how it’s … Read More

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OFF MARKET – 1713 Trigg Road Ferndale, WA – Priceless, Private, Serene

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1713 Trigg Road Ferndale Brandi Coplen

Priceless, many-facetted, private, quiet, and serene 40 acres with spectacular Mt Baker View. End of the road privacy, 3300 sqft country contemporary, 1994, 4 large bedrooms/4.75 bath, 2 primary bedrooms, AC, natural gas, city water, 50 year roof. Attached 2 car garage. Plus 3bd/1.75 1998 manufactured home. The 9000 sqft … Read More

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