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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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Outbreak Alerts: August 14, 2024 West Nile Virus in San Joaquin 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: 9Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter HorseOnset of Clinical Signs: 7/25/2024Clinical Signs: febrile, muscle fasciculations, ataxic, increased respiratory rateConfirmation Date: 8/8/2024Horse Status: Affected And AliveVaccination Status: Vaccinated Comments: The fourth (4th) case of West Nile Virus in California in 2024 was confirmed in San Joaquin …

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Business Profile: Vanessa Omer of Vital Equine Bodywork

Equine Wellness
Photo Courtesy Vanessa Omer

 Offering a Comprehensive Approach to Equine Wellness How and why did you get started in business? I’ve always been passionate about horses. I have been a Physical Therapist Assistant for 15 years and have helped people achieve their physical goals. I especially enjoy hands-on manual therapy in humans because I …

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Outbreak Alerts: July 29, 2024 West Nile Virus in Yuba County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownNumber Euthanized: 1 Horse 1: Age: 16Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter HorseOnset of Clinical Signs: 7/17/2024Clinical Signs: ataxia, muscle fasciculations, facial asymmetry, febrileConfirmation Date: 7/25/2024Horse Status: EuthanizedVaccination Status: Undervaccinated Comments: The second (2nd) case of West Nile Virus in California in 2024 was confirmed in Yuba County. On …

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Outbreak Alerts: July 26, 2024 West Nile Virus in Placer 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: 6Gender: StallionBreed: Andalusian CrossOnset of Clinical Signs: 7/17/2024Clinical Signs: ataxia, muscle fasciculations in muzzle, grinding teeth, decreased appetiteConfirmation Date: 7/25/2024Horse Status: Affected And AliveVaccination Status: Status Unknown Comments: The first (1st) case of West Nile Virus in California in 2024 was confirmed …

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Outbreak Alerts: July 25, 2024 Equine Influenza in King County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Veterinarian’s Office Number Confirmed: 1 Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Boarding FacilityComments: Under vet care and facility is taking biosecurity precautions. Horse is secluded away from others. For more information about Equine Influenza, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-influenza See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks …

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Outbreak Alerts: July 24, 2024 West Nile Virus in Nye & Clark Counties, NV

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Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: The Nevada Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Euthanized: 1 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 current status. Specific premises …

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Equine Wellness: How Horses See Color

How Horses See Color
Photo Credit Michael Hipp

Certain Colors in a Horse’s Environment Can Affect Behavior By Michael Hipp and Victoria Doulgerakis How horses see color has been a much-studied topic in recent years. Not only does it matter what colors horses see, it matters how they see them. How Horses See Color The retina is the …

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