Lynn Strand - STC - The Care Barn

08/09/2026

Haven't posted in a while thought this was worth it...

"First Anaheim West Nile Virus Human Case of the 2026 Reported"

A resident of Anaheim has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV), becoming the first human WNV infection in Orange County this year. In 2025, Orange County had three WNV human infections. As of July 31st, the California Department of Public Health reported 11 human infections of West Nile Virus statewide this season July-September

Being that I care for horses near this area I did some research about this -

This person (no age given) found out they had the virus during a blood donation screening and it was not announced if they had been traveling just before the screening took place. This statement lead to the belief that the person had no symptoms of the virus.

That information lead me here...

What are the odds of getting West Nile virus from a mosquito bite?

The odds of getting West Nile virus from a single mosquito bite are "very low". Even in areas where the virus is active, fewer than 1 in 500 mosquitoes carry it. If you are bitten by an infected mosquito, most people do not get sick, and "severe illness is rare".
Infection and Illness Rates
• 80% of people infected have no symptoms at all.
• 20% of people develop mild, flu-like signs like fever and aches.
• Less than 1% of people get a severe, dangerous disease affecting the brain or nerves.

IMPORTANT Higher Risk Factors
• People aged 50 or 60 and older face the highest risk for severe illness.
• People with "weak immune systems" or "chronic diseases like diabetes or cancer are also at higher risk".
• Peak mosquito season runs from July through September.

IMPORTANT - Can you ever get rid of the West Nile virus?
Yes, your immune system can completely clear and get rid of the West Nile virus. There is no specific cure or medicine to kill the virus, but the body naturally fights it off within a few weeks in most cases.

IMPORTANT - Recovery Facts
• Most people clear the virus and feel better in 3 to 6 days.
• About 1 in 5 people get a mild fever and body aches.
• Fatigue and weakness can linger for weeks or months after the virus is gone.
• Severe cases can harm the nervous system, leading to long-term issues even after the virus leaves the body. (less than 1%)
• There is no vaccine for humans.
• Doctors treat the symptoms with rest, fluids, and pain relievers.
• Severe cases may require hospital care.

If you believe you are susceptible due to health reasons or just want to be proactive - take measures to control mosquito development in areas around your home and barns and have your horses vaccinated...

You can check guidance and updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on prevention and local risk. https://www.cdc.gov/west-nile-virus/data-maps/current-year-data.html

02/27/2026

Truth is TRUTH!!!!!
https://fb.watch/FxK1IVf-Dm/

02/27/2026

Well this is very interesting and worth a read!

An equine makes the low-pitched part of its whinny by vibrating its vocal cords—similar to how humans speak and sing—and the high-pitched part by whistling

02/26/2026

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12/21/2025

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SLEIPNIR ODIN’S EIGHT LEGGED STEED

Before thunder had a voice,
before the sagas were carved into memory,
there was Sleipnir.

Born of shapeshifting trickery and divine blood,
he was more than a horse
he was a doorway between worlds.

With eight legs like racing spears,
Sleipnir carried Odin across the sky,
and even down into Helheim,
through storm and shadow,
and over the very edges of reality itself.

The gods trusted him more than armies.
The dead feared the echo of his hooves.
Every leap shook the worlds.

Sleipnir wasn’t just a symbol of war
he embodied travel, transformation,
and the courage to step beyond what is safe or known.

He remains one of the most mysterious beings in Norse myth
a creature never meant to exist,
yet indispensable to a god.

And here’s a thought to chew on:
Some believe that Odin racing through the winter sky on Sleipnir
an eight legged, flying mount
may echo into the later tale of eight reindeer pulling a sleigh through the night.
Not proven history… a new story meant to make the old legends more palatable to children and make you happier the other one I downloaded yesterday and called instead of Royal match called Royal Kingdom and it’s the same thing but there’s a story the resemblance is chilling.

12/18/2025