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July 22nd, 2021
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Outbreak Alert: July 21, 2021 - Strangles in King County, WA

Outbreak Alert: July 21, 2021 - Strangles in King County, WA
Written by: NW Horse Source

Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 2; Notes: A horse at a farm in King County has tested positive for Strangles. The owner is working with a veterinarian and practicing biosecurity recommendations. For more information about Strangles go to the Strangles factsheet.  All information is sourced from http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks

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Doing Well by Doing Good - Philanthropy as a Business Model

Doing Well by Doing Good - Philanthropy as a Business Model
Written by: Allison Trimble

Growing up in Anchor Point, Alaska as a precocious and involved youngster, I was often the recipient of local support. Whether it was the local businesses sponsoring my run for rodeo queen or receiving the Elks and Realtor scholarships as a senior in high school, community backing was ever present. My involvement in the equine and agricultural industry over the next …

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Outbreak Alert: July 20, 2021 - Strangles in Pierce County, WA

Outbreak Alert: July 20, 2021 - Strangles in Pierce County, WA
Written by: NW Horse Source

Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 2; Notes: A private facility in Pierce County is under a voluntary quarantine after a horse has tested positive for Strangles. The owner is working with the vet and taking temperatures.  For more information about Strangles go to the Strangles factsheet.  All information is sourced from http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks

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House Lawmakers Introduce H-2B Reform Bill

House Lawmakers Introduce H-2B Reform Bill
Written by: NW Horse Source

This summer, a bipartisan group of House lawmakers, led by Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX), introduced the “H-2B Returning Worker Exception Act of 2021” (H.R. 3897). This bill would reform the outdated H-2B guest worker program by exempting “returning workers” from the federal government’s stringent cap of 66,000 workers per year. The horse industry and its allies have long fought for …

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