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September 15, 2020 – West Nile Virus in Stanislaus, Butte, San Bernardino and San Joaquin County, CA
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Stanislaus County Number Confirmed: 1; Age: 1; Gender:... -
Photo by Kim RoeUnderstanding Hay Quality – Even “Good” Hay Can Have Bad Things in It
As the source of 50 to 90 percent of a normal, healthy horse’s nutritional needs,... -
Gravel works well particularly in wetter conditions or with more organic soils. Photo by Kim RoeFooting Options for Confinement Areas – Gravel, Sand, and Hog Fuel are the Most Common Choices
Footing is an important consideration for confinement areas. Using some type of footing, at least... -
September 3, 2020 – West Nile Virus Glenn County, CA
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Age: 2; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical... -
Farrier Seth Noble evaluates a client’s horse. Photo compliments of Seth NobleLong Toes, Negative Angles, and Sole Depth – Maintaining Proper Hoof Angles for Horse Soundness
Most athletic horses are asked to put significant force on their hind end. Activities such... -
Horse Brain, Human Brain The Neuroscience of Horsemanship
Horsemanship of every kind depends on mutual interaction between equine and human brains. When we... -
Ask the Expert: Choosing a student research project
Q: I am after some advice. I must complete an extended essay/research project by the... -
August 28, 2020 – Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic in Imperial County, CA
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 3; Age: 1; Gender: Mare; Breed:... -
August 27, 2020 – West Nile Virus in Riverside County, CA
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Age: 5; Gender: Mare; Breed:... -
August 26, 2020 – West Nile Virus in Riverside County, CA
Source: California Department of Food and Agricuture Number Confirmed: 1; Age: 8; Gender: Stallion; Breed: Andalusian; Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/12/2020; Clinical Signs: Fever, Hind... -
August 25, 2020 – Equine Influenza in Whitman County, WA
Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 3; Number Suspected: 7; Notes: A quarantine... -
August 22, 2020 – Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic in El Dorado County, CA
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 10; Age: 17;... -
August 14, 2020 – West Nile Virus in San Joaquin County, CA
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Age: 8; Gender: Stallion; Breed: Friesian; Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/5/2020; Clinical... -
August 13, 2020 – West Nile Virus in Merced County, CA
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Age: 17; Gender: Gelding; Breed:... -
©NWHS PhotoAsk the Expert: How Do I Deal With a Herd Bound Horse?
Q: My question has a bit of a back story. I have one mare and... -
August 5, 2020 – Strangles in Clark County, WA
Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 2; Age: 5; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of... -
August 4, 2020 – EHV-Neurologic in Imperial County, CA
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 3; Age: 1;... -
PSSM – Two Types of this Muscle Disorder Result in Tying-up
Tying-up is a disorder that occurs when normal muscle physiology is altered. Horses that tie... -
August 3, 2020 – West Nile Virus in Stanislaus County, CA
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Age: 2; Gender: Stallion; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical... -
July 8, 2020 – Strangles in Snohomish County, WA
Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 4; Age: 13; Gender:... -
Question: Horse Keeps Putting His Head on My Back or Shoulder. Is this Proper Behavior?
Q: Hi Al, Good morning, I have a question that I’m hoping you can answer... -
Safety and aging
5 things to make the transition to our senior years easier It’s really hard for... -
Joint Maintenance for Performance Horses – Specific Nutrition Helps Horses of Every Kind
From young horses to seniors, child’s mount through the upper level stars of any sport,... -
Photo by Kim RoeIs Your Horse Stressed Out? – Study Reveals Eye Blink Rate and Eyelid Twitches Can Indicate Stress in Horses
Researchers[i] from the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, were looking for a non-invasive means to measure... -
Feeding the Performance Horse – There’s More than One Way to Provide Working Horses with Energy
What makes a horse a performance horse? The performance activities of horses vary in both... -
Keep equines from accessing clippings in this type of situation. Photo by Dr. Cassie Torhorst.No Lawn Clippings! – There are Many Risks Involved with Feeding Grass Clippings
Now that lawn mowing season is in full swing, I get a shocking number of... -
June 29, 2020 – West Nile Virus in Amador County, CA
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Age: 20; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical... -
Sharon Classen using a multi-radiance laser shower on an Omaha Mounted Police horse.Helping Horses In Harm’s Way
The Omaha Police Mounted Patrol Unit was founded in 1990. In 2005, ConAgra Foods built... -
Photo: copyright Shelley PaulsonHit the Road with Respiratory Health on Board
The horse world is cautiously getting back on the road as competitions re-emerge on June... -
June 21, 2020 – Strangles in Spokane County, WA
Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Notes: A private facility in Spokane County has... -
Demystifying Hemp and CBD in the Equine – Nutritional and Medicinal Properties Abound in this Versatile Plant
Hemp is all the buzz these days, and for good reason. It’s a plant with... -
The horse’s hock is comprised of four joints and undergoes both flexion and rotation. Photo by Kim Roe.The Complex Hock – Fusion: A Permanent Fix
The hock joint of the horse, also known as the tarsus, is very important to... -
Photo by Kim RoeBoarding Horses for Others – Is it Worth it?
Have you thought about taking on a few boarders to help make ends meet? If... -
Photo by Kim RoeHow to Take a Riding Lesson – Eight Ways to be a Good Student
Many articles are written on how to find a good instructor. This article will focus... -
Photo by Kim RoeThe Lonely Horse
All equines are herd animals by nature. Like humans, horses need interaction with members of... -
May 27, 2020 – Strangles in Pierce County, WA
Source: Attending Veterinarian and Washington State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 6; Number Exposed: 16;... -
Spring Skin Health
There are many wonderful things about spring — but trying to keep your horse clean... -
Equine Asthma
For nearly as long as horses have been domesticated, the relationship between barn confinement and respiratory... -
May 19, 2020 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in King County, WA
Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 3; Number Exposed: 30; Age: 17; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Draft-cross; Onset of Clinical Signs: 4/23/2020;... -
The Case for Cleanliness
Horse farm owners spend a lot of time cleaning things. They pick out stalls and... -
May 12, 2020 – Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic in Alameda County, CA
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 11; Number Exposed: 33; Age: 14; Gender: Mare; Breed: Pony; Onset of Clinical... -
Springtime Mud on Horse Properties
Across the Pacific Northwest many horse properties are showing the repercussions of a wet winter... -
May 6, 2020 – Strangles in Pierce County, WA
Source:Attending Veterinarian and Washington State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 3; Number Exposed: 20; Age: 16; Gender: Mare; Breed: Tennessee Walking Horse;... -
May 4, 2020 – Strangles in Clark County, WA
Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 3; Number Suspected: 1; Number Exposed: 30;... -
Which Leg is Lame? A Beginner’s Guide (part 2 of 3)
Recognizing lameness in the hindlimbs can be slightly trickier than in the front legs. Generally,... -
April 29, 2020 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic – WA
Number Confirmed: 3; Number Exposed: 30; Age: 17; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Draft; Onset of... -
April 27, 2020 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic – WA
Confirmed case(s): Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1 Notes: A horse at a boarding facility in King County... -
April 13, 2020 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic – CA
Sonoma County, CA Confirmed case(s): Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 48; Age: 10; Gender: Mare; Breed: Warmblood (WB); Onset of Clinical...
