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Small Farm Makeover: How to Use and Build Temporary Fencing

temporary fencing
This temporary fence incorporates small wood posts and half-inch poly tape to keep overweight horses off a lush hay field. It helps discourage wildlife too. Photo by Kim Roe

Portable, Short-Term Fences Help Manage Equine Properties It’s important to begin a discussion about temporary fencing by saying that this type of fence should only be used inside the perimeters of solid, safe, permanent fencing.  Temporary fencing is a good way to divide pastures quickly and easily. It’s a way … Read More

Outbreak Alerts – April 02, 2025 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Alameda County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 75 Horse 1:Age: 22 Gender: Mare Breed: Trakhener Clinical Signs: ataxia, limb edema, trouble urinating Comments: A 22-year-old Trakehner mare from Alameda County displaying neurologic signs was confirmed positive for Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) secondary to Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). The mare is currently under veterinary care at … Read More

Media Barn – New in Books: The Illustrated Guide to Saddle Fitting

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Image Courtesy Trafalgar Square Books

An Easy Visual Reference to Insuring Health, Comfort, and Performance for You and Your Horse by  Beverly Harrison If horseback riders could do one thing that would save them money, ensure their horse’s health and performance, and help them ride better (and feel better afterward), it would be assuring that … Read More

Outbreak Alert: March 25, 2025 – Equine Infectious Anemia in San Bernardino County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 2 Horse 1: Age: 7; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Racing;  Comments: A 7–year–old Quarter Horse gelding in San Bernardino County was confirmed positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). Two (2) potentially exposed horses on the home premises have been tested for EIA … Read More

Outbreak Alerts: March 21, 2025 Equine Influenza in Kittitas County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Veterinarian Office and Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: 2 Number Exposed: Unknown Facility Type: Private Facility Comments: Under veterinary care and doing well 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 are listed on our EDCC … Read More

Outbreak Alerts – March 21, 2025 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Santa Barbara County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine   Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 41Number Euthanized: 1  Horse 1: Age: 16; Gender: Mare; Breed: Pony; Onset of Clinical Signs: 3/17/2025; Confirmation Date: 3/19/2025; Horse Status: Euthanized;  Comments: A 16-year-old Pony mare from Santa Barbara County displaying neurologic signs was confirmed positive for Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) secondary to Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). The mare … Read More

Outbreak Alert: March 21, 2025 – Equine Infectious Anemia in San Joaquin County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 18Number Euthanized: 1 Horse 1: Age: 10Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Horse Status: EuthanizedComments: A 10–year–old Quarter Horse gelding in San Bernardino County was confirmed positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). A confirmed EIA positive equid must be euthanized or quarantined for life 200 … Read More

Cornell’s Equine Seminar Series presents “Dental Care for the Senior Horse”

Cornell Equine Seminar Series
Credit Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

WHAT: Dr. Alexa Wright will discuss the anatomy, issues and care of horse teeth WHEN: Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 6:00-7:00 p.m. ET WHERE: Via Zoom; registration required: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/6217406294620/WN_gj5jYop8QKmq7YGUP8T3-g#/registration MEDIA: The event is free and open to the public. Media members are asked to RSVP to Len Johnson, Len.Johnson@Cornell.edu ITHACA, N.Y. – Dr. Alexa Wright will outline … Read More

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