The Northwest Horse Source
November 10th, 2021
This is an email alert about an equine related disease outbreak or other emergency/disaster/announcement in our distribution area. Areas regularly include Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, and sometimes Utah, Nevada, Colorado, Wyoming and Arizona.

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Keeping you updated on recent outbreaks in the West.

Strangles in Snohomish & Clark Counties, WA

Strangles in Snohomish & Clark Counties, WA
Written by: Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 4; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Notes:  A horse at a boarding facility in Snohomish County has tested positive for Strangles. The owner has quarantined the affected horse and is temperature taking other horses exposed and not allowing anything on or off property.  For more information about Strangles go to the Strangles factsheet.  …

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Equine Influenza in Benton and Lane County, OR

Equine Influenza in Benton and Lane County, OR
Written by: Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 2; Facility Type: Private Facility; Age: 9; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Paso Fino; Onset of Clinical Signs: 11/05/2021; Clinical Signs: lethargic with clear nasal discharge, fever; Confirmation Date: 11/09/2021 Horse Status: Affected and Alive Vaccination Status: Undervaccinated; Age: 8; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Paso Fino; Onset of Clinical Signs: 11/07/2021; Clinical Signs: lethargic, high fever Confirmation Date: 11/09/2021 Horse Status: Affected and Alive Vaccination Status: Undervaccinated; Notes: Horse 1 arrived at Oregon Horse Center (OHC) Tuesday for event. Became lethargic with clear nasal discharge …

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