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Outbreak Alert: July 31, 2021 - West Nile Virus - Weld County, CO

Outbreak Alert: July 31, 2021 - West Nile Virus - Weld County, CO
Written by: NWHS

Outbreak Alert: July 31, 2021 - West Nile Virus, Weld County, CO Source: Colorado Department or Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Clinical Signs: Neurologic Signs;   Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Notes: A horse residing in Weld County has been diagnosed with West Nile Virus (WNV), marking Colorado’s first confirmed equine WNV case in 2021. The horse, which had not been vaccinated against WNV, developed acute neurological signs on …

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Ask the Expert: Best Western Bit?

Ask the Expert: Best Western Bit?
Written by: Karen Pickering

Q: I would like to know the best western bit to use Cassidy A: Hi Cassidy, Thank you for your question! So it really depends on too many things to narrow it down to one bit. I use two or three different bits depending on what I'm doing with my horse and what horse I'm riding. Can you tell me …

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Ask the Expert: Back Legs Sliding Under Horse While Trailer Loading

Ask the Expert: Back Legs Sliding Under Horse While Trailer Loading
Written by: David Sauter D.V.M.

Q: I have had my horse 5 years and he’s always travelled like an absolute dream. We tried to take him to vets today and his back legs were sliding under him, he was trying to sit down and was very unsettled. He’s recently had his shoes taken off could this be the issue that he doesn’t feel very secure …

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Water-Wise Tips for Horse Owners - Do Your Part to Save Water on the Farm and Beyond

Water-Wise Tips for Horse Owners - Do Your Part to Save Water on the Farm and Beyond
Written by: Alayne Blickle

If you live out West and manage horses on your property, you are undoubtedly pondering ways to reduce and conserve water. Many western states are suffering from prolonged drought conditions; some areas are even experiencing drinking water issues. With climate change looming, we each need to do what we can to make adjustments in our water-use practices. Here are some …

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