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09/28/2026

07/30/2026

Horse POSITIVE for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) in Benton County MN.

EDCC Alert

July 29, 2026
Equine Infectious Anemia, Benton County, MN
Alert ID: 5094
Source: State Animal Health Official
Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Exposed: 63;
Facility Type: Private Facility;
Horse 1:
Age: 28;
Gender: Mare;
Breed: Haflinger;
Usage: Trail Riding;
Clinical Signs: none;
Horse Status: Quarantined;
Comments: Horse was bought from riding camp herd dispersal in February with no previous Coggins test history. The new owner tested during routine spring vaccine visit. Disease trace investigation is in progress.;

EDCC Alert

July 29, 2026
Equine Infectious Anemia, Benton County, MN
Alert ID: 5094
Source: State Animal Health Official
Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Exposed: 63;
Facility Type: Private Facility;
Horse 1:
Age: 28;
Gender: Mare;
Breed: Haflinger;
Usage: Trail Riding;
Clinical Signs: none;
Horse Status: Quarantined;
Comments: Horse was bought from riding camp herd dispersal in February with no previous Coggins test history. The new owner tested during routine spring vaccine visit. Disease trace investigation is in progress.;

07/16/2026

Poor air quality from wildlifes burning in northern Minnesota and Canada can cause health issues for more than just humans. Check out these helpful tips from the EPA on protecting large animals and livestock from negative effects:https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2026-06/protect-large-animals-and-livestock-factsheet.pdf

07/15/2026

🔥 Wildfire Smoke & Horse Health 🐴💨

Poor air quality can be harmful not only to us but our horses too. Smoke from wildfires can irritate a horse's respiratory system and cause fatigue, coughing, difficulty breathing, etc.

You can monitor local air quality at www.airnow.gov. During periods of poor air quality, you can protect your horse's health by:

🐎 Limiting or avoiding exercise.
💧 Providing free access to fresh water.
💦 Controlling dust such as watering dry lots and soaking or feeding dust-free hay.
🕰 Allowing time for recovery: airway damage from wildfire smoke takes 4 to 6 weeks to heal after air quality returns to normal.
☎️ Consult your vet if you notice signs of smoke irritation.

For more information visit: ceh.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health-topics/wildfire-smoke-and-horses

07/09/2026

She’s such a 💎

07/04/2026

07/04/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Fourth of July!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸 250 years of Independence!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

(Had to go deep into the archives for these 7•4•13)☺️

07/03/2026

If you feel hot, your horse feels even hotter.

Horses have a much harder time processing heat and humidity than humans. And among horses, foals usually cannot handle as much heat as adult horses. A mare may be fine, but her foal may be getting sick from being out on a hot day.

Horses with heavy muscling or excess fat or in poor condition will also be more susceptible to heat exhaustion. Keep in mind that exercise is a major source of body heat and strenuous work on a hot, humid day can lead to problems in a short period of time for even the best-conditioned horse.

Does this mean you should not ride on a hot and humid day? Not necessarily. It just means you should take precautions and use common sense. And remember: don't push it! If your horse looks tired, it’s time for a drink, a cold bath, and a break in the shade.

06/29/2026

🚨PSA — using water to cool down a horse 🚨

Summer definitely showed up today. 🥵🥵
As a quick reminder, if you’re trying to cool your horses off by hosing them down, make sure to scrape them off afterwards. If not, the water serves as an insulation keeping the heat in and making the horse even more hot than it potentially already was.