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Product Spotlight – Reflective Equine Collar

The Reflective Equine Collar is helpful when traveling or pasture turnout. It’s highly visible and can be seen up to 200 feet; it’s even visible during daylight hours. Made of 2” flat polypropylene webbing, sewn on 3M high-vizibility-reflective tape with hook and loop inside closure for full visibility. This lightweight … Read More

Corban University New Ag Science Degree Program Enrolls FFA President, Application Spike for Inaugural Year

Group picture from left to right - Emily Jackson, Admissions Counselor, Corban University, Isabel D’Acquisto, Dr. Susie Nelson, Director of Agriculture Science, Corban University

Corban University, located in the heart of Oregon’s agricultural land near Salem, Oregon, is pleased to announce that Isabel D’Acquisto, 2021-2022 Oregon State FFA President, has enrolled in the new ag science degree program for its inaugural year. The University has seen strong applications and enrollment for the ag program … Read More

Outbreak Alert: March 29, 2022 – Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic in King County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 2; Number Exposed: 25; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Age: 18; Gender: Mare; Breed: Friesian; Onset of Clinical Signs: 3/19/2022; Clinical Signs: Acute recumbency with weak hind limbs.; Confirmation Date: 3/25/2022; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown; Notes: A horse … Read More

Outbreak Alert: March 18, 2022 – Strangles in Kootenai County, ID

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Age: 23; Gender: Stallion; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Breeding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 3/12/2022; Clinical Signs: Fever, lethargy, inappetance; Confirmation Date: 3/17/2022; Horse Status: Isolated; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown; Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed … Read More

Equine Non-Profits Granted Nearly $110,000 by USA Equestrian Trust

USA Equestrian Trust® announced today it has awarded nearly $110,000 in grants to help fund equine-focused projects by a dozen non-profits. The organizations receiving funding all submitted applications as part of the Trust’s 2021 application period. Since the inception of its grants program, the Trust has awarded nearly $2.4 million … Read More

Farriers Lead The Charge Against Chronic Hoof Disease

Having a Game Plan The first line of defense against hoof disease is usually the farrier. While horse owners may want you to quickly eliminate a suspected hoof infection in one treatment (as part of the routine trimming and shoeing), it will be essential to provide sound advice in the … Read More

Outbreak Alert: March 15, 2022 – Strangles in King County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Training Facility; Notes: A horse at a training facility in King County has tested positive for Strangles The facility is  working with private vet and owner placed voluntary quarantine on facility. For more information about Strangles go to: Strangles factsheet.  Equine Disease Communication … Read More

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