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Testing 1-2-3 – Strangles Research

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Testing is an important part of a recovery plan from a Strangles outbreak. Photo Credit: Canva

Strangles, the highly contagious upper respiratory disease caused by the bacterium, Streptococcus equi (S. equi) has been front and centre on social media lately with numerous disease alerts being posted. These alerts are triggered by positive test results for S. equi and reported by an official laboratory to the provincial or state veterinary office. Given the …

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Mustang Challenge – Livestream event hosted by the Cowboy Entrepreneur, Scott Knudsen

Mustang Challenge / South Point Arena, Las Vegas NV, July 11-13, 2024 – the richest western discipline national mustang competition. Mustang Champions, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management and Western Horseman, is proud to announce that the inaugural event will be streamed live and on-demand through RideTV. The …

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Leading Wild Horse Organization Applauds Decision to Preserve Historic ND Wild Horses 

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BISMARK, N.D. (April 25, 2024) – Today, American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC) applauds the National Parks Service (NPS) decision to abandon its plan to eradicate the historic wild horses from the Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP). AWHC is grateful to Senator John Hoeven (R-ND), Governor  Doug Burgum, and other North Dakota elected officials for …

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Outbreak Alerts: May 17, 2024 – Equine Infectious Anemia – Harris County, Texas

Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

Source: Texas Animal Health Commission Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 13Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: UnknownNumber Euthanized: 13Comments: Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed equine infectious anemia in thirteen quarter horses on a Harris County premises. Additional equine species on the premises were euthanized due to exposure. The premises has been quarantined …

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WildEarth Guardians celebrates reported denning activity by reintroduced wolves in Colorado

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Wolf restoration depends on Colorado Parks and Wildlife protecting the state’s tiny, nascent wolf population DENVER, Colo.—WildEarth Guardians commends a recent statement by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Director, Jeff Davis, who is protecting Colorado’s budding wolf population in spite of pressure from livestock owners. Six cattle have been harvested by …

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Leading Horse Care Brand Farnam and Country Music Trio The Castellows Partner in New Music-Led Campaign “Everything for the Ride” Honoring Lifelong Bonds with Horses

The Castellows to release three original tracks; Fans and horse enthusiasts are invited to participate in the campaign on social media. Phoenix, AZ – Farnam, a leading horse care brand for over 75 years in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), and the Neo-Traditional Country music …

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Mustang Challenge 2024 – Tickets on sale now!

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Mustang Challenge, South Point, Las Vegas, July 11-13, 2024 – the richest Western discipline mustang competition. As of March 1, you can go online to buy your tickets to this prestigious event. The Mustang Challenge, produced by Mustang Champions in partnership with the BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program, is …

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Outbreak Alerts: May 10, 2024 – Strangles – Johnson County, KS

Equine Rhinitis Virus-B

Source: Attending Veterinarian Confirmed Case: Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Boarding FacilityAge: 12Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Usage: JumpingOnset of Clinical Signs: 5/3/2024Clinical Signs: FeverConfirmation Date:5/7/2024 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 …

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