The Northwest Horse Source
October 1st, 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: October 1, 2021 - Strangles in King County, WA

Outbreak Alert: October 1, 2021 - Strangles in King County, WA
Written by: Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 2; Facility Type: Private Facility; Horse Status: Recovering; Notes: A horse at a private facility in King County has tested positive for Strangles. The horse was purchased at a livestock market and is recovering. Other horses are asymptomatic and are being monitored by a veterinarian. For more information about Strangles go …

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Outbreak Alert: October 1, 2021 - West Nile Virus in Yuba County, CA

Outbreak Alert: October 1, 2021 - West Nile Virus in Yuba County, CA
Written by: Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Age: 1; Gender: Stallion; Breed: Paint; Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/18/2021; Clinical Signs: lip/neck to shoulder fasciculations, Reluctance to Move Head, stiff hindquarters; Confirmation Date: 9/29/2021; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Notes: For more information about West Nile Virus go to the WNV factsheet. 

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