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Outbreak Alerts: October 11, 2024 West Nile Virus in Tehama County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: Unknown Horse 1: Age: 3Gender: MareBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Onset of Clinical Signs: 10/4/2024Clinical Signs: ataxia, lethargyConfirmation Date: 10/10/2024Horse Status: Affected And AliveVaccination Status: Status Unknown Comments: The seventh (7th) case of West Nile Virus in California in 2024 was confirmed in Tehama County. On October 10, … Read More

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Equine Wellness: How Light Affects Our Horses

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Knowing How Equines Perceive Light Helps Us Better Understand Their Behavior Light gives us the ability to perceive our surroundings, it shows us beauty and majestic things, and is essential for life itself. Without light nothing would exist that does exist. We cannot stop the sun rising or setting but … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts: September 25, 2024 West Nile Virus in Canyon County, ID

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Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: Unknown Number Exposed: Unknown Horse 1Age: 11Gender: MareClinical Signs: Dull mentation, Mild ataxiaConfirmation Date: 9/25/2024Horse Status: RecoveryVaccination Status: Unvaccinated See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website as they occur and will include the … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts: September 19, 2024 Pigeon Fever in Kittitas County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State vet office Number Confirmed: 1Facility Type: Private FacilityComments: Under vet care. Pending strangles test as well. See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website as they occur and will include the date listed, disease name, … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts: September 19, 2024 Potomac Horse Fever in Spokane County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State vet office Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownNumber Euthanized: 1Facility Type: Private FacilityComments: Referred to WSU vet clinic. Euthanized. Was at trail ride in ID 4 weeks previously. See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website as … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts: September 19, 2024 Strangles in Clark County, WA

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Source: State Veterinarian Office Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: 2Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: Under vet care and voluntary quarantine. For more information about Strangles, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website as they … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts: September 12, 2024 West Nile Virus in Franklin County, ID

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: Unknown Number Exposed: Unknown Horse 1Age: 4Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Clinical Signs: Down unable to rise, hind end most affectedConfirmation Date: 9/11/2024Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website as they … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts: September 09, 2024 West Nile Virus in Los Angeles County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: Unknown Horse 1: Age: 7Gender: MareBreed: Warmblood (WB)Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/28/2024Clinical Signs: ataxia (all 4 limbs), muscle fasciculationsConfirmation Date: 9/6/2024Horse Status: Affected And AliveVaccination Status: Undervaccinated Comments: The sixth (6th) case of West Nile Virus in California in 2024 was confirmed in Los Angeles County. … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts: September 06, 2024 West Nile Virus in Tooele County, UT

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 5Number Euthanized: 1Facility Type: Private Facility See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website as they occur and will include the date listed, disease name, location and … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts: August 28, 2024 West Nile Virus in Twin Falls County, ID

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: Unknown Number Exposed: UnknownAge: 2Gender: FillyOnset of Clinical Signs: 8/28/2024Clinical Signs: Acting NeurologicalConfirmation Date: 8/28/2024Horse Status: UnknownVaccination Status: Unknown See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website as they occur and will include the date … Read More

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