The Northwest Horse Source
April 20th, 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: April 19, 2022 - Strangles in Yakima County, WA

Outbreak Alert: April 19, 2022 - Strangles in Yakima County, WA
Written by: Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 1; Number Exposed: 10; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Notes: A horse at a boarding facility in Yakima County has tested positive for Strangles. The property is under a voluntary quarantine and the owner is working with a private vet. For more information about Strangles go to: Strangles factsheet. 

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Outbreak Alert: April 14, 2022 - Equine Influenza in Deschutes County, OR

Outbreak Alert: April 14, 2022 - Equine Influenza in Deschutes County, OR
Written by: Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Attending vet Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 5; Number Exposed: 10; Facility Type: Private Facility; Age: 5; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Pony; Usage: Pleasure Riding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 4/6/2022; Clinical Signs: Fever, cough, inappetence, nasal discharge; Confirmation Date: 4/12/2022; Horse Status: Isolated; Vaccination Status: Undervaccinated; Comments: For more information go to Influenza factsheet.

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