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Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC), which provides the vital Outbreak Alerts many of our readers and members appreciate, is conducting a biosecurity survey with support from the USDA. By participating, you’re helping protect horses from infectious diseases and ensuring the EDCC can continue improving this valuable resource for the …

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Colorado has confirmed four cases of equine West Nile Virus (WNV) so far in 2024

West Nile Virus
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Colorado Department of Agriculture Animal Health Division From the Quarterly Newsletter: Summer/Fall 2024 The first case, an unvaccinated 18-month-old Quarter Horse filly from Pueblo County was euthanized on July 14, 2024, after presenting with ataxia, anorexia, abnormal mentation, recumbency, and cranial nerve deficits. Treatment was initiated but was unsuccessful. Since mid-July, …

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2024 ETHOS Award Ceremony at National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

2024 Ethos Awards welcome sign at National Museum of Racing and Ethos Award recipients Mayisha Akbar, Lezlie Hiner, Patricia Kelly, Caitlin Gooch, Anastasia Curwood, and Ann and Dr. George Blair at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Images Courtesy LA Berry

The Ethos Awards Ceremony on Saturday morning, August 31, at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, NY, recognized black and brown equestrians and allies who are changing the narrative in equestrian sport: Mayisha Akbar, Dr. George and Ann Blair, Anastasia Curwood, Caitlin Gooch, Lezlie …

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Equine owners advised to act against EEE

EEE vaccinations
Horse owners should take precautions to protect their animals against EEE and other mosquito-borne diseases, according to Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory experts. (Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Texas A&M AgriLife veterinarian recommends vaccinations to protect horses from mosquito-borne disease by Adam Russell A Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, expert advises horse owners to take proactive steps to protect their horses after cases of eastern equine encephalitis, EEE, infections in two Houston County horses were confirmed. These are the …

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DURANGO® BOOTS AWARDS INAUGURAL $30,000 SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF ‘NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWGIRL’

NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWGIRL
Katelyn Collins accepts the $30,000 National Day of the Cowgirl scholarship from Durango® Boots.

Scholarship Recipient Katelyn Collins is an Undergraduate Equine Science Student at Texas Tech, Collegiate Rodeo Athlete, and 2024 Miss Rodeo Texas Teen Nelsonville, OH (August 15, 2024) – Honoring the spirit of the American cowgirl, Durango® Boots created a $30,000 undergraduate scholarship to be awarded to a young woman pursuing …

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Business Profile: Tim Resch and Estes Park Outfitters, Inc.

Offering an Off-Grid Horse-Friendly Vacation How and when did you get started? I (Tim Resch) started outfitting in 1988 What is your mission in the horse industry? Estes Park Outfitters (EPO) offers one of the most authentic backcountry experiences in all of Colorado. Located just outside legendary Estes Park, we operate …

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Business Profile: Harmony Acres Equestrian Center Celebrates 10 Years

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Loma, Colorado Business Provides Healing for Those Who are Overcoming Impacts of Trauma How and when did you get started? Harmony Acres Equestrian Center is celebrating 10 years of providing healing to the Western Slope of Colorado. Our very special 24-acre property in Loma, CO cares for the welfare of …

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