The Northwest Horse Source
February 18th, 2022
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.

Outbreak Alert: February 18, 2022 - Strangles in Kitsap County, WA

Outbreak Alert: February 18, 2022 - Strangles in Kitsap County, WA
Written by: Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 2; Number Exposed: 7; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Notes: Two horses at a boarding facility in Kitsap County have tested positive for Strangles. This facility is under a voluntary quarantine and the owner is working with vets on biosecurity protocolas. For more information about Strangles go to: Strangles factsheet. 

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Outbreak Update: February 17, 2022 - Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy, Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in San Mateo County, CA

Outbreak Update: February 17, 2022 -  Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy, Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in San Mateo County, CA
Written by: Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 19; Number Suspected: 4; Number Exposed: 300; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Age: 19; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Draft-cross; Onset of Clinical Signs: 2/14/2022; Clinical Signs: Fever; Confirmation Date: 2/16/2022; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Notes: Update 2/17/22: Previous Alert IDs: 2405, 2406, 2408, 2410, 2415, 2423: One (1) additional horse, a 19-year-old …

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