horses

Imagine the scene: an auto accident, livestock in the mix. That's where this new program steps in to help first responders stay calm and collected.

The heart of rural America beats with farmers and veterinarians. But what happens when that heartbeat starts to fade?

Last month, state departments of agriculture nationwide were put on alert after an outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus/Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy was connected to a barrel racing and rodeo event down in Texas and Oklahoma.

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.   “...