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Outbreak Alerts: April 17, 2025 – Equine Infectious Anemia – Jefferson County, CO

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Source: State Veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownNumber Euthanized: 1Facility Type: Boarding Facility Horse 1: Age: 8; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Roping; Clinical Signs: None; Confirmation Date: 4/15/2025; Horse Status: Euthanized For more information:  https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-infectious-anemia See past published Outbreak Alerts: www.coloradohorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website as they occur and will …

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New & Noteworthy: $20,000 in Student Scholarships Offered by Purina Animal Nutrition

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Photo Courtesy Purina Animal Nutrition

Purina Animal Nutrition, along with the Land O’Lakes Foundation, has reopened its annual scholarship program designed to assist students with experience in livestock production and animal stewardship in pursuing their passions and furthering their education. Scholarship funds aim to support incoming and current college or vocational students involved in animal agriculture. …

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Colorado Mustang West – June 25–28, 2025 – Grand Junction, CO

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Celebrate the spirit of the American Mustang during Colorado Mustang West, a multi-day festival uniting wild horse lovers, artists, filmmakers, and conservation advocates. At the heart of the event is a BLM Wild Mustang Adoption featuring over 70 horses from Colorado’s Little Book Cliffs. See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/colorodo-mustang-west PressNews …

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How to Use and Build Temporary Fencing

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This temporary fence incorporates small wood posts and half-inch poly tape to keep overweight horses off a lush hay field. It helps discourage wildlife too. Photo by Kim Roe

Portable, Short-Term Fences Help Manage Equine Properties It’s important to begin a discussion about temporary fencing by saying that this type of fence should only be used inside the perimeters of solid, safe, permanent fencing.  Temporary fencing is a good way to divide pastures quickly and easily. It’s a way …

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Horses For Heroes – 3 dates in May, June & July – Ramah, CO

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Presenting three unique and complimentary event dates, led by Equine Psychotherapist: Lisa Dorner-Zupancic.Our Horses for Heroes program offers hands-on, interactive experiences designed specifically for military personnel seeking self-discovery, resilience, and well-being through the power of equine connection.Participants will engage in a variety of equine-assisted therapies, horsemanship activities, and mindfulness practices, …

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