Dana Willett, Author at The Northwest Horse Source

Outbreak Alert: West Nile Virus in Tulare County, CA

September 2, 2022 by Dana Willett

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1;Facility Type: Private Facility;Age: 5; Gender: Stallion; Breed: Friesian; Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/23/2022;Clinical Signs: Recumbency and paddling; Confirmation Date: 8/31/2022; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;Comments: This is the 5th case of equine WNV in California in 2022. For additional information, go …

U.S. Drought – Locate Hay Now To Avoid Shortages This Winter

August 11, 2022August 9, 2022 by Dana Willett

Recently TheHorse.com spoke with Daniel McEvoy, PhD, who is an assistant research professor in climatology at the Western Regional Climate Center, in Reno, Nevada. The subject was purchasing hay during the current severe drought in the western U.S. “There’s a lot of variation throughout the West,” said McEvoy in June. …

Outbreak Alert: Strangles in Clallam County Washington

July 30, 2022 by Dana Willett

Source: State vet office. Number Confirmed: 1;Facility Type: Private Facility;Notes: A horse in Clallam County has tested positive for Strangles. Purchased some other horses from an auction. This horse was on property. Working with private vet and under self quarantine measures. For more information about Strangles go to: Strangles …

Equine Wellness: Have Mercy – Equine Euthanasia

August 11, 2022July 8, 2022 by Dana Willett

Examining difficult end-of-life decisions The gelding stood with his head cocked to one side, nose extended forward. Curious and charming, our heartstrings tightened when we learned he was mostly blind. We’ve all seen inspirational stories of sightless horses living happy lives. With the right companion, and enough human love, he …

13 Facts About Fly Control for Horses and Cattle

June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 by Dana Willett

A variety of options are necessary for optimal control Flies can be more than an annoyance – they can even be dangerous, whether impacting a ride with your horse in a single, painful bite or transmitting diseases to horses and cattle. “Flies are pesky, they’re hard to control. And a …

New AAEP Guidelines for Prevention, Treatment of Equine Bacterial Disease Leptospirosis

June 22, 2022June 21, 2022 by Dana Willett

Divers T. Leptospirosis. In Sprayberry KA, ed. Robinson’s Current Therapy in Equine Medicine. 7th ed. St. Louis, MO: Saunders Elsevier; 2015:179.

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that can cause acute renal failure, in-utero infection and abortion, and equine recurrent uveitis in infected horses. The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has published on its website comprehensive guidelines to educate practitioners about risk factors, transmission, clinical signs, treatment and other considerations pertaining to …

AAEP Campaign to Recognize the Most-Giving Equine Veterinarians

June 22, 2022June 17, 2022 by Dana Willett

Nominate an Altruistic Equine Veterinarian During Summer 2022 ‘Good Works’ Campaign The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is honoring horse doctors this summer who perform “good works” to benefit horses and the equine community. The Good Works for Horses campaign – sponsored by AAEP Educational Partner Zoetis – will …

Outbreak Alert: June 14, 2022 – Equine Infectious Anemia Santa Clara and Merced County, CA

June 14, 2022 by Dana Willett

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1;Age: 4; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Racing;Confirmation Date: 6/9/2022;Notes: On June 9th, a 4-year-old racing Quarter Horse mare was confirmed positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). The mare was temporarily residing in Merced County when she was tested …

Call to Action: Write Congress to Release Funding in Support of the Old Guard

June 15, 2022June 13, 2022 by Dana Willett

Image from CNN's April 2022 story reporting 'life-threatening" conditions for military horses

(Washington, D.C., June 13, 2022): Several weeks ago, the American Horse Council was made aware of some concerns regarding the conditions of the facilities housing the soldiers and horses of The Old Guard at Arlington Cemetery. The 3d U.S. Infantry, traditionally known as “The Old Guard,” is the oldest active-duty …

American Horse Council 2022 Annual Conference Highly Successful – Watch Recap

June 12, 2022 by Dana Willett

(Washington, D.C., June 10, 2022): The American Horse Council hosted a highly successful 2022 Annual Conference June 5th – 7th at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. attended by 150 of the equine industry’s leaders and stakeholders. AHC Board Chair, Dr Rick Mitchell stated, “We couldn’t be more pleased …

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Outbreak Alert: West Nile Virus in Tulare County, CA

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U.S. Drought – Locate Hay Now To Avoid Shortages This Winter

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Outbreak Alert: Strangles in Clallam County Washington

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Equine Wellness: Have Mercy – Equine Euthanasia

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13 Facts About Fly Control for Horses and Cattle

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New AAEP Guidelines for Prevention, Treatment of Equine Bacterial Disease Leptospirosis

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AAEP Campaign to Recognize the Most-Giving Equine Veterinarians

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Outbreak Alert: June 14, 2022 – Equine Infectious Anemia Santa Clara and Merced County, CA

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Call to Action: Write Congress to Release Funding in Support of the Old Guard

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American Horse Council 2022 Annual Conference Highly Successful – Watch Recap

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