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I’m not sure people are reading too many emails in July. With sunny weather, family vacations, and hopefully some time to enjoy the amazing area with friends, business may be the last thing on your mind. What are great summer projects for your business? + Research and implement a new … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: September 1, 2021 – West Nile Virus in Kings County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Training Facility; Age: 2; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/19/2021; Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Fever, Inappetance, Stumbling, Increased lung sounds; Confirmation Date: 8/30/2021; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Notes: For more … Read More

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(Mis)adventure in the Bob Marshall Wilderness – Accidents Happen but Being Prepared Pays Off

Two paramedics, a pilot, and a friend attend to Robert after his accident. Photos by Robert Eversole

Outside an emergency room entrance, an unfamiliar town stretches ahead. I’m unsteady and wobbly on new crutches and wearing a hospital issued suit of sweatpants, a t-shirt, and a single anti-slip sock. A flimsy plastic bag held all my belongings, a vial of narcotics, and $150 in cash. No wallet, … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: August 29, 2021 – West Nile Virus in Malheur County, OR

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Idaho Department of Agriculture and Oregon Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 30; Facility Type: Private Facility; Age: 15; Gender: Mare; Breed: Paint; Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/24/2021; Clinical Signs: facial/skin fasciculations, tachycardia, tachypnea, Hyperesthetic muzzle; Confirmation Date: 8/27/2021; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Status … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: August 27, 2021 – West Nile Virus in multiple counties in ID, CO, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

West Nile Virus in Malheur County, ID Source: Idaho Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 30; Facility Type: Private Facility; Age: 15; Gender: Mare; Breed: Paint; Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/24/2021; Clinical Signs: facial/skin fasciculations, tachycardia, tachypnea, Hyperesthetic muzzle; Confirmation Date: 8/27/2021; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination … Read More

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FS Temporarily closing nine Northern California forests for public safety

To better provide public and firefighter safety due to extreme fire conditions throughout northern California, and strained firefighting resources throughout the country, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing a temporary closure of nine National Forests. This closure will be effective at August 22, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: August 20, 2021 – West Nile Virus in Blaine County, ID

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Idaho State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Farm; Age: 9; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/13/2021; Clinical Signs: Severe Ataxia, Abrasions on Limbs from Being Down; Confirmation Date: 8/20/2021; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Notes: For more information about WNV … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: August 16, 2021 – West Nile Virus in Sacramento County, CA & Potomac Horse Fever in Franklin County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

West Nile Virus in Sacramento County, CA Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Age: 3; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/10/2021; Clinical Signs: Hind limb ataxia, Inappetance, Distal Limb Edema; Confirmation Date: 8/16/2021; Horse Status: Affected And … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: August 14, 2021 – West Nile Virus in Lemhi County, ID

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Idaho State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 10; Facility Type: Private Facility; Age: 14; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse Cross; Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/10/2021; Clinical Signs: Difficulty Standing, Facial Paralysis, Neurologic Signs- Severe, Recumbent; Confirmation Date: 10/13/2021; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Notes: The … Read More

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