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The Northwest rodeo community and horse owners are being warned of an outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus, better known as EHV.

With the summer heat comes the risk of West Nile, a very dangerous virus for horses.

Warm weather in the Northwest means fairs, competitions and animal sales.  And that means the potential of spreading illnesses from one animal to multiple animals very quickly.  Dr. Scott Leibsle, Idaho state Veterinarian said one of the first things to keep in mind is to only transport healthy animals, that are up-to-date on their vaccinations and wellness checks.  He added it is al...

The United States is clamping down on the import of livestock from Mexico, to stop the New World screwworm from moving across the border.  The New World screwworm is on the radar of U.S. agricultural officials as well as livestock producers across the country.  Be...

As the threat posed by the New World screwworm rises, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association joined its state affiliates in urging Congress to pass the “Stop Screwworms Act.”  The legislation would fund a new sterile fly facility in the U.S. that would help protect ...

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the suspension of live cattle, horse, and bison imports through U.S. ports of entry along the southern border due to the northward expansion of the New World Screwworm virus.   “While we are working with Mexico on responding to the screwworm, it’s my duty to take all steps within my control to protect the U.S. livestock ind...

After years of planning and work, Blue Mountain Community College opened the doors on their new Equine Center last week.  The May 7th event kicked off with the National Anthem and a riding demonstration by the BMCC rodeo team, followed by a traditional Blessing Song from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.   “...

Congratulations to Lucy Barney, she was named National FFA’s 2024 Proficiency Winner in Equine Science – Placement at this year’s National FFA Convention & Expo.  The young woman from Rigby said the opportunity to travel back to Indianapolis and represent the Idaho farming community was a once in a lifetime opportunity.   "You've got all of the...

Over the weekend, two Spokane County horses died from the neuropathogenic strain of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) otherwise known as Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM).  This contagious, often fatal disease of horses has prompted the Washington State Department of Agriculture veterinarians to issue a warning for those who recently visited a local arena where other horses were present.   ..

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