Outbreak Alert: March 10, 2022 – Equine Influenza in Yakima County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 4; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Notes: A horse at a boarding facility in Yakima County has tested positive for Equine Influenza. The property is under a voluntary quarantine. Horse from AZ imported and started coughing. Owner working with private vet. …

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Outbreak Alert: March 10, 2022 – Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic in San Mateo County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 2; Number Exposed: 52; Notes: This is a second premises in San Mateo County. A 15-year-old Quarter Horse cross gelding in San Mateo county displaying neurological signs was confirmed positive for Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) secondary to equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1 non-neuropathogenic strain) …

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Outbreak Update: March 4, 2022 – Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic in Orange, Los Angeles, San Mateo, Riverside, Ventura, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Notes: Below is a summary of cases currently in California: –Orange County #1 (original alert ID #2438): 19 confirmed (1 EHM, 18 fever) –Orange County #2 (a new premises): 8 confirmed (2 EHM, 6 fever/mild signs) – Los Angeles County (original alert ID#2439): …

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Idaho Horse Expo April 8-10, 2022 – 36th Annual Horse Expo Features Top Trainers, Entertainment and Fun!

Provided by Idaho Horse Council.

The 36th annual Idaho Horse Expo will be held April 8-10, 2022 at the Ford Idaho Horse Park in Nampa, Idaho. If you are a horse lover of any age, you can’t miss this event. The expo features internationally known clinicians as well as local clinicians and trainers. The featured …

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Fencing Considerations for Horse Properties – Focus on Safety, Appearance, Chore Efficiency, and Budget when Planning Fencing Projects

Photos from Alayne Blickle.

Horse owners agree that a well-fenced property is a beautiful sight and the cornerstone to proper management. When building or modifying a horse property, a primary consideration is what type of fencing to choose, and many great options are available. Here are a few guidelines to help you make a …

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Standing Still and Quiet – Teach Your Horse to Stay Put Without Being Tied

Photo from Robert Eversole

I often park my animals without tying them. Asking them to stay in one place isn’t too much to ask, so it’s one of the first skills I train. Here’s how I teach my equines to “whoa” without being tied.   Standing Still Whether it’s stepping away from your horse …

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Outbreak Update: March 1, 2022 – Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic in Orange County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 4; Number Suspected: 5; Number Exposed: 86; Notes: Two (2) additional horses on this premises have been confirmed positive for EHV-1 with five (5) additional presumptive positive horses pending confirmation. All of these positive horses displayed fever only and no neurological …

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Outbreak Alert: March 1, 2022 – Equine Influenza in Pierce County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Restrictions: A horse at a private facility in Pierce County has tested positive for Equine Influenza. The owner kept horse separate from 3 others when purchased and is working with a private vet. They are practicing good biosecurity …

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Outbreak Alert: February 28, 2022 – Strangles in Pierce County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Farm; Notes: A horse on a farm in Pierce County has tested positive for Strangles and the premises is under a  voluntary quarantine and working with private vet on biosecurity and treatment. For more information about Strangles go to: Strangles factsheet.  …

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Outbreak Alert: February 25, 2022 – Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic in Los Angeles County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Age: 20; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Warmblood (WB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 2/22/2022; Clinical Signs: neurologic; Confirmation Date: 2/24/2022; Horse Status: Euthanized; Notes: A 20-year-old Warmblood gelding in Los Angeles county displaying neurological signs on February 22nd was confirmed positive for …

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