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Outbreak Alerts: April 4, 2023 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Monterey County, CA

April 18, 2024April 14, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 25Facility Type: Private FacilityAge: 25Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Onset of Clinical Signs: 4/10/2023Clinical Signs: Fever of two days duration followed by acute severe neurological signs. Confirmation Date: 4/13/2023Horse Status: EuthanizedComments: A 25-year-old Quarter Horse gelding in Monterey County displaying fever followed by acute neurologic signs was …

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Outbreak Alerts: April 11, 2023 Equine Influenza in Snohomish County, WA

April 18, 2024April 12, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Veterinarian’s Office Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: A horse in Snohomish County, WA was confirmed positive for Equine Influenza. The horse was at a show in Scottsdale AZ on March 1st, and at a show in Monroe, WA on March 23-26. The horse is …

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Media Barn: Book Review – The Kid’s Guide to Horsemanship and Grooming

June 22, 2023April 12, 2023 by Northwest Horse Source

Everything You Need to Know to Care for Horses While Staying Safe and Having Fun By Cat Hill & Emma Ford Whether taking their first lessons, handling horses when visiting friends, or enjoying the challenges of first-pony ownership, children need to learn more than how to ride. When it comes …

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Outbreak Alerts: April 4, 2023 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Riverside County, CA

April 18, 2024April 4, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 36Age: 18Gender: GeldingBreed: Warmblood (WB)Onset of Clinical Signs: 3/272023Clinical Signs: progressive hind end ataxia, inability to urinate, recumbentConfirmation Date: 4/4/2023Horse Status: EuthanizedComments: A 18-year-old Warmblood gelding in Riverside County displaying neurologic signs was confirmed positive for Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) secondary to Equine Herpesvirus-1 …

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Equine Wellness: Minerals and Insulin Resistance

June 13, 2023April 4, 2023 by Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD

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By Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD for the ECIR Group Inc. A Balanced Intake of Key Minerals is Essential for the Support of IR Horses Minerals have direct and indirect involvement in virtually every action in the body and have important effects on insulin resistance (IR) or its consequences. IR is different …

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Outbreak Alerts: March 28, 2023 Strangles in Lincoln County, WA

April 18, 2024March 28, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: State Vet Office Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 1Facility Type: Private FacilityComments: A horse in Lincoln County has tested positive for Strangles. The horse is under veterinary care and the owner is taking biosecurity precautions and under self quarantine. For more information go to: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on …

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Outbreak Alert: March 24, 2023 – Equine Infectious Anemia in Fresno County, CA

June 13, 2023March 26, 2023 by Press

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 6Facility Type: Private FacilityAge: 21Gender: MareBreed: MuleUsage: RetiredClinical Signs: Asymptomatic, tested prior to interstate movement.Confirmation Date: 3/21/2023Comments: A 21-year-old mare mule in Fresno County has been confirmed positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). The mule has been quarantined on her home premises with 6 additional potentially exposed equids, 1 …

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Outbreak Alerts – UPDATE: March 22, 2023 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Riverside County, CA

April 18, 2024March 22, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 2Number Exposed: 600Age: 12Gender: MareBreed: Argentinian Polo HorseUsage: PoloOnset of Clinical Signs: 3/19/2023Clinical Signs: mild neurologicConfirmation Date: 3/21/2023Horse Status: Affected And AliveComments: A 12-year-old Argentinian polo horse mare displaying mild neurological signs has been confirmed positive for EHM secondary to EHV-1 (non-neuropathogenic strain). The mare was immediately …

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Outbreak Alerts: March 16, 2023 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Riverside County, CA

April 18, 2024March 18, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 9Facility Type: Event CenterAge: 17Gender: MareBreed: Polo ponyUsage: PoloOnset of Clinical Signs: 3/11/2023Clinical Signs: Dragging pelvic limb 2 days prior to decreased appetite, ataxia, and reactivity on cervical spinal palpation, then found recumbent and unable to rise the following morning. Afebrile.Horse Status: EuthanizedVaccination Status: Status …

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Outbreak Alerts: March 14, 2023 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Los Angeles County, CA

April 18, 2024March 18, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: 61Facility Type: Private Facility Age: 19Gender: GeldingBreed: SaddlebredOnset of Clinical Signs: 3/13/2023Clinical Signs: Acute ataxia and urine dribblingConfirmation Date: 3/14/2023Horse Status: EuthanizedComments: A 19-year-old Saddlebred gelding at a private boarding facility in Los Angeles County displaying acute neurological signs was confirmed positive …

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