The Northwest Horse Source
September 8th, 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.

Outbreak Alert: September 7, 2021 - Strangles in Kitsap County, WA

Outbreak Alert: September 7, 2021 - Strangles in Kitsap County, WA
Written by: Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Notes: A horse at a boarding facility in Kitsap County has tested positive for Strangles. Another horse on the property had clinical signs but tested negative. A private veterinarian is working with the property. For more information about Strangles go to the Strangles factsheet. 

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Outbreak Alert: September 7, 2021 - West Nile Virus in San Joaquin County, CA

Outbreak Alert: September 7, 2021 - West Nile Virus in San Joaquin County, CA
Written by: Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Age: 6; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/1/2021; Clinical Signs: Grinding Teeth, Hind limb ataxia, Poor Appetite, fasciculations in neck/front end; Confirmation Date: 9/7/2021; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown; Notes: For more information about West Nile Virus go to the WNV …

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Outbreak Alert: September 8, 2021 - West Nile Virus in Ada County, ID

Outbreak Alert: September 8, 2021 - West Nile Virus in Ada County, ID
Written by: Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Idaho Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Farm; Age: Yearling; Gender: Gelding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/3/2021; Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Difficulty eating, Muscle Fasciculations, Poor balance; Confirmation Date: 9/8/2021; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Not Reported; Notes: For more information go to:  WNV factsheet

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