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Outbreak Alerts: August 24, 2023 – Equine Infectious Anemia – Presidio County, TX

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Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

Source: Texas Animal Health Commission Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: Unknown 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 include the date listed, disease name, location …

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Outbreak Alerts: August 23, 2023 – West Nile Virus – Douglas County, KS

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Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 3Facility Type: Private FacilityAge: 14Gender: GeldingBreed: Missouri Fox TrotterUsage: Pleasure RidingOnset of Clinical Signs: 8/16/2023Clinical Signs: Tachycardia Tachypnea Mild lip droop Facial (muzzle) tremors – persistent symmetrical Hind end paresis and loss of proprioception – symmetrical Wide base stance, weight shifting of hind limbs but no forward motion, will park out/try walking …

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Outbreak Alerts: August 21-24, 2023 – West Nile Virus – MULTIPLE COUNTIES, CO

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Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

Source: State Veterinarian’s OfficeConfirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine August 21, 2023 – Boulder County, CONumber Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 13Facility Type: Boarding Facility August 21, 2023 – Saguache County, CONumber Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 1 August 22, 2023 – Fremont County, CONumber Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 2Facility Type: Private Facility August 22, 2023 …

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The Foundation for the Horse Dedicates $10,000 to Support Feed and Hay Relief for Equines Impacted by Maui, Hawaii, Wildfires

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Photo Courtesy The Foundation for the Horse

More help needed; donations welcome to The Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund The devastating wildfires that have swept through Maui since Aug. 8 have also had a profound impact on the local horse population. The Foundation for the Horse, the charitable arm of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), is …

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Outbreak Alerts: August 2-15, 2023 – West Nile Virus – MULTIPLE COUNTIES, CO

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Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

Source: State Veterinarian’s OfficeConfirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine August 02, 2023 – Conejos County, CONumber Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 4Facility Type: Private Facility August 03, 2023 – Elbert County, CONumber Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private Facility August 03, 2023 – El Paso County, CONumber Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 4Facility …

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New & Noteworthy: Five Grants Awarded Annually from The Dressage Foundation’s Lynn Palm Western Dressage Fund

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Lynn Palm Western Dressage Fund
Lynn Palm at World Cup. Photo Credit Nancy Jaffer

Lynn Palm and The Dressage Foundation (TDF) are pleased to announce that five grants for Western dressage riders will be awarded from TDF’s Lynn Palm Western Dressage Fund this year. This Fund was established in 2019 to initially provide grants for Western dressage educational events and was expanded in 2021 …

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National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) Accredits the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (PATH Intl. CTRI®) Certification

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Denver, CO – The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International is proud to announce the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) has granted accreditation to the PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor certification, a first-of-its-kind designation in the equine-assisted services and equine industries. PATH Intl. leads the advancement of professional …

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Outbreak Alerts: August 03, 2023 – Equine Infectious Anemia – Carter County, OK

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Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

Source: State Veterinarian Office Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: 21Facility Type: FarmAge: 15Gender: GeldingBreed: GradeUsage: Pasture HorseClinical Signs: Appeared Clinically NormalConfirmation Date: 7/26/2023Horse Status: EuthanizedComments: Oklahoma Dept of Agriculture Food & Forestry, Animal Industry Services confirmed a case of Equine Infectious Anemia in a 15-year-old gelding. The positive horse is part of a herd that has …

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Outbreak Alerts: August 03, 2023 – Strangles – Johnson County, KS

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Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

Source: Attending Veterinarian Confirmed Case: Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: 10Facility Type: Private FacilityAge: 3Gender: MareBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Usage: RacingOnset of Clinical Signs: 7/28/2023Clinical Signs: Nasal discharge, FeverConfirmation Date: 8/2/2023Horse Status: Affected And AliveVaccination Status: VaccinatedComments: The positive horse recently returned from training at a race track in Oklahoma.For more information, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: www.coloradohorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease …

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Outbreak Alerts: August 03, 2023 – Strangles – Miami County, KS

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Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

Source: Attending Veterinarian Confirmed Case: Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: 9Facility Type: Private FacilityAge: 5Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Usage: Barrel RacingClinical Signs: Nasal discharge, Submandibular AbscessConfirmation Date: 7/28/2023Horse Status: Affected And AliveVaccination Status: Status UnknownFor more information, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles 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 …

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