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October 16, 2020 – Equine Influenza Snohomish and Thurston County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture Snohomish County Number Confirmed: 1; Notes: A private facility in Snohomish County is under a voluntary quarantine after a horse has tested positive for Equine Influenza. For more information about Equine Influenza go to https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Outside%20Linked%20Documents/DiseaseFactsheet_EquineInfluenza_FINAL-Cobranded.pdf;   Thurston County Number Confirmed: 3; Notes: A farm … Read More

October 12, 2020 – West Nile Virus in Modoc County, CA and Pigeon Fever in Spokane County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Age: 2; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/28/2020;  Clinical Signs: Head Tremor, lethargy, Mild Ataxia; Confirmation Date: 10/12/2020; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Notes: For more information about WNV go to the … Read More

October 8, 2020 – Strangles – Multnomah County, OR

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1;  Number Exposed: 40; Age: 18; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 10/3/2020; Clinical Signs: Fever, Nasal Discharge, Submandibular Swelling, Draining Submandibular abscess; Confirmation Date: 10/7/2020; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated; Notes: Facility housed evacuated horses during fire. … Read More

Something simple & non-political to enjoy

Northwest Horse SourceThe Northwest Horse Source is an independently owned and operated print and online magazine for horse owners and enthusiasts of all breeds and disciplines in the Pacific Northwest. Our contemporary editorial columns are predominantly written by experts in the region, covering the care, training, keeping and enjoyment of horses, … Read More

Detangling a Snarled Mane

ShowSheen worked quite well to get April’s mane brushed out. I have been out for 6 weeks recovering from a hip replacement. I’ve been missing my horses and discovered that April has made a mess out of her mane. Watch how easily we got it untangled! We’d love if you … Read More

October 6, 2020 – West Nile in San Joaquin, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Age: 6; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/27/2020; Clinical Signs: Agitation, Falling Over, Muscle Fasciculations, Recumbent, Grimacing; Confirmation Date: 10/5/2020; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Notes: For more information about WNV go to the … Read More

Equestrian Living: The Clark County Fair Equestrian Court

Queen Rachel presenting colors. Conerly Photography www.conerlyphotography.com

Making Memories—Queen Rachel Sherrell and Princess Jessica Sayward By Lynn Jenkins An empty arena encircled by overflowing grandstands awaited. . . the crowd quieted as the lights dimmed, and according to Rachel Sherrell, behind the scenes ready to make her entrance as the new Queen of the Clark County Fair, … Read More

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