Kinford Horseback Stockmanship Schools at Cottonwood Ranch in May!

Hello everyone,
I will be giving two five day stockmanship schools at the Cottonwood Guest Ranch May 5th through May 9, and May 11 through May 15.

Classes are 100% horseback. We will be working cattle in the pasture twice a day, instilling herd instinct back into the cattle. This makes it possible for people practicing planned grazing to do so without using fencing (and to also graze areas left out of grazing plans for being too rough.) It also makes it easier to manage cattle on riparian areas. We will also be working on horsemanship going to and from cattle.

Chiropractic Horse Clinic Feb 15th

Don't forget your old field friends for Valentines!

We invite every horse lover to a horse chiropractic clinic with Dr. Dani Sims, a local veterinarian here in Custer County. Come learn the benefits and reasons for getting your horse adjusted during the discussion and demonstration.

Dr. Dani Sims- DVM, Certified Veterinary Chiropractor
Where: The Kimball Arena Mackay, ID
Who: Open to Everyone
Date: Saturday, February 15, 2014
Time: 10:00 am

Sponsored By: The James Gang Horse 4-H group
Contact: Shannon James for more information 208-588-2692


                                                                                     

Continuing Saga of EHV-1

As of Tuesday, according to the ISDA website for equine herpes.  There have been 7 confirmed cases in Idaho.  Those seven confirmed cases were in Blaine, Canyon and Bonneville Counties. The latest confirmed case was in Bonneville County and was a stable mate of an animal who was at the cutting in Ogden (the original source).  All of the facilities with outbreaks have been quarantined.     

The other states have set up websites for updates.  Those are

Washington: http://www.agr.wa.gov/FoodAnimal/AnimalHealth/HotTopics.aspx

Oregon:  http://oregon.gov/ODA/AHID/equine_herpes_virus.shtml

USDA (includes all states):  http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/nahss/equine/ehv/

Idaho Department of Agricutlure Providing Daily Updates on Equine Herpes Outbreak

For the latest information of the recent outbreak of equine herpes, go the the Idaho Department of Agriculture web site.  There are also links to additional information about the disease and its management.

http://www.agri.state.id.us/
http://www.agri.state.id.us/Categories/Animals/animalHealth/healthehv.php

EHV-1 Outbreak: Number of Confirmed Cases Rising [edited]

by: Erica Larson, News Editor
TheHorse.com
May 19, 2011 [4:15 PM CDT] Article # 18269

It's been nearly a week since the first indications of a neurologic equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) outbreak began to surface, and the outbreak shows no signs of slowing down. Veterinarians have been confirming new cases of neurologic EHV-1 daily in the western United States and Canada. The National Cutting Horse Association's (NCHA) Western National Championship competition, held April 28-May 8 in Ogden, Utah, has been identified as a common denominator in the outbreak, as many of the horses confirmed or suspected of having the disease were involved in the competition or exposed to horses coming home from the event.

More on Multiple Western States Affected by EHV-1 Outbreak [edited]

by: Erica Larson, News Editor
TheHorse.com
May 16, 2011 Article # 18253

Veterinarians in several states are determining the extent of a possible equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) outbreak tied to cutting horses involved in a recent Odgen, Utah, championship show. Several animals that participated in the April 29-May 8 National Cutting Horse Association's (NCHA) Western National Championship were diagnosed with the neurologic form of the illness, and at least two horses were euthanized when their conditions deteriorated.

Equine Herpes Virus Reported in Idaho

Over the weekend, a report came out about an outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus 1 (or EHV 1). I contacted ISDA this morning to get the latest information from them, which is what I am attaching (as did Stephanie Etter). The information has been forwarded to the 4-H youth development professionals in Idaho through the 4-Hyd list but the problem is larger than that.

This is an virus that affects horses, llamas and alpacas (but not a threat to humans). There are suspected cases in Idaho (2 horses have died who were exposed to the virus).  I do know there are already events (non-Extension sponsored) being affected by this outbreak.

I also found a good resource from Utah State that gives a general overview of the virus. The link to that is
http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication/AG_Equine_2008-03pr.pdf

Click here to see the letter from the Idaho Department of Agriculture

From Carrie Stark, 4-H Program Specialist

Head Wrangler position needed at Girl Scouts summer camp in Salmon

Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council is looking for a qualified Head Wrangler for summer camps! Starts Soon!!!!
Wrangler must have extensive knowledge and ability to instruct children on horse basics and trail riding. Background in 4-H or Horse Club strongly preferred. Will also include horse related maintenance such as: tack maintenance, feeding and watering of animals, and ground and trail maintenance.

Minimum age- 21
Employment Dates- June 7th – July 11th, 2010 in beautiful Salmon, Idaho.
• Location: Salmon Idaho
• Compensation: $500-575 per week + room/board and meals included
• This is at a non-profit organization.
• Please send resume and contact information to KC Driscoll at kdriscoll@girlscouts-ssc.org

Missouri House of Representatives OKs Horse Slaughter Bill

Associated Press
KOAMtv.com
April 1, 2010

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The Missouri House has approved legislation designed to allow the slaughter of horses for human consumption.

Horse owners should protect now against West Nile

Yakima Herald-Republic
March 30, 2010

YAKIMA, Wash. -- The state veterinarian wants horse owners to vaccinate their livestock against the West Nile virus, which can cause a potentially fatal disease. Washington led the nation the past two years for equine cases of the disease.