Outbreak Alerts: December 13, 2022 Strangles in Skagit County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1 Comments: A horse in Skagit County has tested positive for Strangles. For more information on 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 …

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Mustang Heritage Foundation’s Neck Tag November

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We dubbed last month Neck Tag November and, all month long, we invited you to share your neck tag removal and first touch stories with us. Your stories were highlighted via our social media channels throughout the month and archived on our website to share with our Mustang Family. For …

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Outbreak Alerts: December 01, 2022 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Okanogan County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: State vet office. Number Confirmed: 1 Number Exposed: 2 Facility Type: Private Facility Age: 12 Gender: Gelding Breed: Quarter Horse (QH) Usage: Rodeo Onset of Clinical Signs: 11/20/2022 Clinical Signs: Hanging head/depression. Thought to be colicky. Went down and owner euthanized. Confirmation Date: 12/1/2022 Horse Status: Euthanized Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated Comments: A horse at a private facility …

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Horizon Structures Presents Series: Life As The Showrunner On Your New Horse Farm Project

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Every creative project needs a showrunner. Did you know that even the familiar decision-making positions in the TV and film industry such as Directors and Producers are actually below the Showrunner in the pecking order? The showrunner has ultimate creative authority and management over a program. In the case of developing a …

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The Impact of Antibiotics on the Equine Gut

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The thinking on how we use antibiotics is changing in the world of medicine especially as we learn more about their impact on the inhabitants of the gut.  Ontario Veterinary College researcher, Dr. Diego Gomez, took part in a collaborative study with researchers across North America to study the effects …

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Outbreak Alerts: November 25, 2022 Equine Influenza in Pierce County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: State vet office Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 3Facility Type: Private FacilityComments:  A horse in Pierce County, WA was confirmed positive for Equine Influenza. The horse is under vet care at home with 3 other horses, and has recovered. For more information go to: Equine Influenza Factsheet. See past published Outbreak Alerts: …

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Outbreak Alerts: November 24, 2022 Equine Influenza in King County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: State vet office Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: A horse was confirmed positive for Equine Influenza in King County, WA. The horse is under private veterinary care, and attended a drill practice with other horses. For more information, go to Equine Influenza factsheet. See past published …

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Outbreak Alerts: November 24, 2022 Strangles in Kittitas County, WA

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Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 10Facility Type: FarmComments: A horse in Kittitas County has tested positive for Strangles. The premises is under voluntary quarantine and the owner is working with a private veterinarian on biosecurity and disease management plans. For more information about Strangles …

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Dear Friends of Washington State Horse Park

Washington State Horse Park

This holiday season let’s remember to be thankful we have the Horse Park – a truly unique venue owned by and dedicated to serving the state’s varied and vibrant horse-loving community. Earlier this month 150 Horse Park supporters attended the annual Unbridled Evening fundraising event and donated almost $100,000 toward …

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Outbreak Alerts: November 18, 2022 Equine Influenza in Kitsap County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: State vet office Number Confirmed: 5Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Boarding FacilityComments: Four (4) additional horses were confirmed positive at a boarding facility with multiple barns. All cases were confined to one barn. All positive horses are improving and the barn is under voluntary quarantine and animal health officials …

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