AT FARM Veterinary Services

06/17/2024

June 17, 2024: A 20-year-old Draft cross gelding and one additional gelding from eastern El Dorado County displaying neurologic signs were confirmed positive for Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) secondary to Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) on June 14th. The geldings remain under close veterinary observation and ongoing care. Four (4) additional horses on the premises were euthanized within the last week due to unresolving neurologic signs leading to declining clinical status, but were not tested for EHV-1. Twenty-eight (28) exposed horses at the home premises were quarantined on June 10th with enhanced biosecurity measures implemented. There has been no recent history of travel on or off these premises. CDFA was onsite, and will continue to actively monitor the situation.

01/11/2024

Report of January 9 2024:
Since the last situation report (1/3/2024), there have been 2 new VSV-affected premises (2 confirmed positive) identified in California. All confirmed cases in the 2023-2024 outbreak have been vesicular stomatitis New Jersey virus (VSNJV) serotype. Updates are as follows:



California

Sacramento County – 2 new confirmed positive equine premises
Current VSV-affected counties in California: Sacramento County


Since the start of the outbreak (5/17/2023), 319 VSV-affected premises have been identified (99 confirmed positive, 220 suspect) in 3 states, California, Nevada, and Texas. Three hundred nine (309) of these premises have had only equine species clinically affected, seven (7) premises had only clinically affected cattle (Fresno County, San Diego County, and Santa Barbara County, California), two (2) premises had both equine and cattle clinically affected (Fresno County and Mariposa County, California), and one (1) premises had clinically affected rhinoceros (San Diego County, California).



California has identified 316 affected premises (96 confirmed positive, 220 suspect) in 19 counties (Fresno, Inyo, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, Tuolumne, and Ventura Counties). Texas identified 2 affected premises (2 confirmed positive) in 2 counties (Maverick and Shackelford Counties). Nevada identified 1 affected premises (1 confirmed positive) in 1 county (White Pine County, Nevada).



All VSV-affected premises were released from quarantine in Nevada on August 9, 2023, and in Texas on August 22, 2023. Two (2) VSV-affected premises are currently under quarantine in California.

12/17/2023

11/16/2023

CALIFORNIA VESICULAR STOMATITIS UPDATE:
Since the last situation report (11/14/2023), there have been 8 new VSV-affected premises identified (1 confirmed positive, 7 suspect) in California, including a new affected county, Kings County. All confirmed cases to date have been vesicular stomatitis New Jersey virus (VSNJV) serotype. Updates are as follows:



California

· Fresno County – 1 new suspect equine premises

· Kings County (New Infected County) – 1 confirmed positive equine premises

· Madera County – 3 new suspect equine premises

· Mariposa County – 1 new suspect equine premises

· Tuolumne County – 2 new suspect equine premises

· Counties with current VSV quarantines: Fresno, Inyo, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Tuolumne Counties

10/28/2023

We are so excited to offer rehab with AT FARM Veterinary Services! We’ve taken in some special cases together over the last few years and have finally decided to make it official.

Note: This is not just for horses that have been injured! If you have a horse that has been struggling with chronic pain anywhere in their body or just not performing as well as they should be able, this is an amazing opportunity for daily, focused work to get their bodies working to the top of their ability! Fitness, nutrition, suppleness and flexibility, and mental and emotional health are all taken into account!

Contact us for pricing and any questions!🥰

09/10/2023

The St. Boniface German Fest is THIS weekend and we want to hook you up with a VIP experience this year. VIP includes your own VIP entrance to the festival, a delicious item off the food menu and a drink, the best views of the festival, private bathrooms, and no waiting in line for food because the servers will bring it straight to you! If you want the VIP treatment this year let us know in the comments! 👇🏼

08/23/2023

It is still creeping north. Please be vigilant with your horse!

VSV Situation Report 8/15/2023 Briefing (See full report attached for maps and additional information)



Since the last situation report (8/8/2023), there have been 12 new VSV-affected equine premises identified (3 confirmed positive, 9 suspect) in California, including a new affected county, Fresno County, California. All confirmed cases have been vesicular stomatitis New Jersey virus (VSNJV) serotype. Updates are as follows:



California

Fresno County (New Infected County) – 1 confirmed positive equine premises
San Luis Obispo County – 1 new confirmed positive and 2 new suspect equine premises
Santa Barbara County – 1 new confirmed positive and 2 new suspect equine premises
Ventura County – 5 new suspect equine premises
Since the last situation report (8/8/2023), the following previously confirmed positive or suspect premises have been released from quarantine: 1 premises in Los Angeles County, 3 premises in Riverside County, 11 premises in San Diego County, 3 premises in San Luis Obispo County, 1 premises in Santa Barbara County, and 16 premises in Ventura County.


Nevada

No new confirmed positive premises have been identified.
Since the last situation report (8/8/2023), 1 previously confirmed positive premises was released from quarantine in White Pine County.


Texas

No new confirmed positive premises have been identified.


Since the start of the outbreak (5/17/2023), 189 VSV-affected premises have been identified (65 confirmed positive, 124 suspect) in 3 states, California, Nevada, and Texas. One hundred eighty-six (186) of these premises have had only equine species clinically affected, two (2) premises have had clinically affected cattle (San Diego County, California), and one (1) premises has had clinically affected rhinoceros (San Diego County, California).



California has identified 186 affected premises (62 confirmed positive, 124 suspect) in 9 counties (Fresno, Los A

07/25/2023

Since the last situation report (7/21/2023), there have been 5 new VSV-affected equine premises identified (3 confirmed positive, 2 suspect) in California, including cases in two new infected counties, San Luis Obispo County and Santa Barbara County. All confirmed cases have been vesicular stomatitis New Jersey virus (VSNJV) serotype. Updates are as follows:



California

San Luis Obispo County (New Infected County) – 1 confirmed positive equine premises
Santa Barbara County (New Infected County) – 1 confirmed positive equine premises
Ventura County – 1 new confirmed positive and 2 new suspect equine premises
Since the last situation report (7/21/2023), the following previously confirmed positive or suspect premises have been released from quarantine: 1 premises in Los Angeles County, 1 premises in Orange County, 2 premises in San Bernardino County, 1 premises in San Diego County, and 1 premises in Ventura County.
Texas

No new confirmed positive premises have been identified.

06/17/2023

On June 15, 23, the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa, confirmed a finding of vesicular stomatitis New Jersey virus (VSNJV) on a premises in Maverick County, Texas. One horse on the premises, a 15-year-old Quarter Horse gelding, met the confirmed VSV index case definition with compatible clinical signs and real-time RT-PCR detected results for VSNJV on swabs from oral lesions. This is the 2023 VSV index case for Texas.



Additionally, since the last situation report (6/9/2023), there have been 18 new VSV-affected premises identified (3 confirmed positive, 15 suspect) in California with five counties currently affected: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties. To date, all confirmed cases have been vesicular stomatitis New Jersey virus (VSNJV) serotype. Updates are as follows:



California

Riverside County – 1 new confirmed positive and 5 new suspect equine premises
San Bernardino County – 1 new suspect equine premises
San Diego County – 2 new confirmed positive premises (1 equine, 1 cattle) and 9 new suspect equine premises
Since the last situation report (6/9/2023), the following previously confirmed positive or suspect premises have been released from quarantine: 6 equine premises in Riverside County and 12 equine premises in San Diego County.


Since the start of the 2023 outbreak on May 17th, 96 VSV-affected premises have been identified (33 confirmed positive, 63 suspect) in 2 states, California and Texas. Ninety-three (93) of these premises have had only equine species clinically affected, two (2) premises have had clinically affected cattle (San Diego County, California), and one (1) premises has had clinically affected rhinoceros (San Diego County, California).



California has identified 95 affected premises (32 confirmed positive, 63 suspect) in 5 counties (Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties). Texas has identified 1 affected premises (1 confirmed posi

06/10/2023

Since the last situation report (6/6/2023), there have been 15 new VSV-affected premises identified (4 confirmed positive, 11 suspect) in California with five counties currently affected: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties. To date, all confirmed cases have been vesicular stomatitis New Jersey virus (VSNJV) serotype. Updates are as follows:



California

Los Angeles County (New Infected County) – 1 confirmed positive equine premises
Riverside County – 6 new suspect equine premises
San Bernardino County – 1 new confirmed positive equine premises
San Diego County – 2 new confirmed positive premises (1 equine, 1 wildlife park) and 5 new suspect equine premises
Since the last situation report (6/6/2023), the following previously confirmed positive or suspect premises have been released from quarantine: 1 equine premises in Riverside County and 4 equine premises in San Diego County.


Since the start of the outbreak, 77 VSV-affected premises have been identified (29 confirmed positive, 48 suspect) in 1 state, California. Seventy-five (75) of these premises have had only equine species clinically affected in 5 counties (Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties), one (1) premises has had clinically affected cattle (San Diego County), and one (1) premises has had clinically affected rhinoceros (San Diego County).



Of the 77 VSV-affected premises, 10 premises have completed the quarantine period with no new clinical cases and have been released from quarantine. Sixty-seven (67) premises remain quarantined.

06/06/2023

Since the last situation report (6/2/2023), there have been 18 new VSV-affected premises identified (11 confirmed positive, 7 suspect) in four counties (Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties) in California. To date, all confirmed cases have been vesicular stomatitis New Jersey virus (VSNJV) serotype. Updates are as follows:



California

Orange County (New Infected County) – 1 confirmed positive equine premises
Riverside County – 1 new confirmed positive and 3 new suspect equine premises
San Bernardino County – 1 new confirmed positive and 1 new suspect equine premises
San Diego County – 8 new confirmed positive and 3 new suspect equine premises
Since the last situation report (6/2/2023), the following premises have been released from quarantine: 1 bovine premises in San Diego County.


Since the start of the outbreak, 62 VSV-affected premises have been identified (25 confirmed positive, 37 suspect) in 1 state, California. Sixty-one (61) of these premises have had only equine species clinically affected in 4 counties (Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties) and one (1) premises has had clinically affected cattle (San Diego County).

06/03/2023

Since the last situation report (5/26/2023), there have been 18 new VSV-affected premises identified (4 confirmed positive, 14 suspect) in three counties (Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties) in California. To date, all confirmed cases have been vesicular stomatitis New Jersey virus (VSNJV) serotype. Updates are as follows:



California

Riverside County – 6 new suspect equine premises
San Bernardino County (New Infected County) – 1 confirmed positive equine premises
San Diego County – 3 new confirmed positive and 8 new suspect equine premises; additionally, 1 equine premises previously reported as suspect has been reclassified as confirmed VSV-positive
Since the last situation report (5/26/2023), the following previously VSV-confirmed positive premises have been released from quarantine: 1 equine premises in San Diego County.


Since the start of the outbreak, 44 VSV-affected premises have been identified (14 confirmed positive, 30 suspect) in 1 state, California. Forty-three (43) of these premises have had only equine species clinically affected in 3 counties (Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties) and one (1) premises has had clinically affected cattle (San Diego County).

05/22/2023

Recommended Biosecurity Measures for Equine Events during a Vesicular Stomatitis Virus
(VSV) Outbreak in California
1. Participants, whenever possible, should arrive at the event with a certificate of veterinary
inspection (CVI) issued within 2-5 days prior to the event. CVIs should include this statement: “I
have examined all the animals identified on this certificate within 14 days of the shipment date
and have found them to be free from signs of vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV). During the last 14
days, these animals have not been exposed to VSV nor located on a VSV-confirmed or a VSV-
suspected premises.”
2. At time of arrival and prior to entry onto the event grounds, all horses should be inspected by a
USDA Category II Accredited Veterinarian for blister-like lesions in the mouth (tongue, lips), the
nostrils, around the coronary band of the hooves, around the teats, and inner or outer ear.
3. Immediately quarantine any horse with vesicular lesions and contact your local
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Animal Health Branch Office.
4. Stable all horses from a known VSV-affected county in a separate stabling area.
5. Horses from known VSV-affected counties should be observed daily for vesicular lesions
and elevated temperatures twice daily with documentation.
6. Eliminate breeding grounds for VSV transmission vectors, specifically, the black fly, by
daily removal of manure and elimination of standing water.
7. Avoid use of communal water sources to the best extent possible. Every animal should
have its own water bucket/receptacle, and communal hoses should never be in direct
contact with the buckets/receptacles themselves.
8. Utilize fly wipes, sprays, foggers and other repellents for use on animals and premises as
directed by label instructions as frequently as indicated. Encourage use of pyrethrin fly
spray labelled for horses, especially during peak black fly mid-morning and at dusk in the
evening.
9. Require exhibitors, owners, and trainers to report any suspicious lesions to the show
veterinarian or show secretary office immediately.
10. Utilize disinfectant to disinfect communal areas and equipment. Effective disinfectants
include 2% sodium carbonate, 4% sodium hydroxide, 2% iodophore disinfectants,
chlorine dioxide disinfectants, ether and other organic solvents, and 1% formalin.
11. Show veterinarians AND event management should regularly observe all susceptible
livestock (equids, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs llamas, alpacas, camels) on event grounds for
clinical signs of VSV during an event. Often, excess salivation is the first sign of disease.
Any VSV suspects should be immediately isolated.
12. At the end of the event, obtain destination information for all departing horses, as well
as email contact information for the person responsible for the care of the horse(s) to
ensure they can be contacted and provided guidance if a disease detection occurs.
13. Equine events without a veterinarian in attendance and inspection of all horses prior to
entry into the equine event facility is not recommended during a VSV outbreak, and
should be held only at the risk and discretion of event management.

05/22/2023

Since the last situation report (5/17/2023), there have been 15 new VSV-affected
equine premises identified (4 confirmed positive, 11 suspect) in California. One new
county (Riverside County) has become a confirmed VSV-positive county. To date,
all confirmed cases have been vesicular stomatitis New Jersey virus (VSNJV)
serotype. County-level distribution of new cases is as follows: California
• Riverside County (New Infected County) – 2 confirmed positive, 2 suspect
premises (all equine)
• San Diego County – 2 new confirmed positive, 9 new suspect premises (all
equine) Classification of Cases
Premises that have laboratory diagnostic confirmation of VSV are categorized as
confirmed positive premises. Once a county is confirmed as VSV-positive, new equine
premises presenting with clinical signs of VSV in that county are not required to be tested
for confirmation of the disease, but the premises will be quarantined and classified as a
suspect premises.
Quarantines
Confirmed positive and suspect premises are quarantined for at least 14 days from the
onset of lesions in the last affected animal on the premises.
Epidemiology and Disease Control
Vesicular stomatitis virus circulates annually between livestock and insect vectors in
southern Mexico and only occasionally results in incursion to the U.S. when climatic and
ecological factors support movement of VSV-infected insect vectors northward. Known
competent vectors for transmission of VSV include black flies, sand flies, and biting
midges (Culicoides spp.), but other insect vectors may also be involved. Susceptible
species are primarily equids (horses, donkeys, mules) and cattle, but can also include
camelids (llamas, alpacas), swine, sheep, and goats. Control measures on VSV suspect
and confirmed positive premises include quarantine of all susceptible species, isolation of
lesioned animals, enhanced biosecurity, and vector mitigation measures to reduce within-
herd spread.

05/19/2023

Detection of Vesicular Stomatitis Virus - California

On May 17th, the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa, confirmed a finding of vesicular stomatitis New Jersey virus (VSNJV) on an equine premises in San Diego County, California. One horse, an 11-year-old Quarter Horse mare, on the premises met confirmed vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) index case definition with compatible clinical signs and virus isolation positive results for VSNJV on swabs from oral lesions. Additionally, three other equine premises in San Diego County, California, have now met subsequent confirmed case definition with compatible clinical signs and real-time RT-PCR detection for VSNJV. This is the 2023 VSV index case for the United States and 3 subsequent VSV cases for California

03/24/2023

Coggims Matter People .. Its not a money grab.

March 23, 2023: A 21-year-old mare mule in Fresno County has been confirmed positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). The mule has been quarantined on her home premises with 6 additional potentially exposed equids, 1 additional mule and 5 horses, none of which have had show or travel history in the past six months. An epidemiological investigation is ongoing but transmission is suspected to be via natural vector (eg, biting flies).

The mule mare was asymptomatic, and tested prior to proposed interstate movement

03/04/2023

Many of us have had our dogs and cats microchipped, but for some reason we forget about our horses.

If your horse needs to be evacuated for fire, flood, blizzards or an even worse, thought, he's stolen, these little microchips can go a long way to help find him, and prove your ownership.

Many myths have been circulated about the microchips over the years, and they're just that, false myths.

So if you want some more information, or you want to set up an appointment to have a microchip placed into your horse, please give us a call.

02/15/2023

As the onsite veterinarian here at the Northern Winter Classic, I highly recommend this therapy and this therapist.

02/12/2023

YES WE DO! Repro work: We have a breeding special set up where you can leave your mare with us for shipped semen, cooled or frozen. Or you can go ala carte and haul in for each mare check and insemination.
And YES, we foal out mares as well!
Just call the clinic for more information or to set things up. 209-245-4585

01/03/2023

11/24/2022

Jessie Garfinkel (Equibliss Therapy) had a great time and learned a lot at this years AAEP conference.

09/07/2022

🔥🔥HMI Sept. 7-10🔥🔥
This one snuck up on me a little! How is it September 7th already?!
I’m going to be working on a FEW horses a day at MEC this week in the mornings and evenings. Very limited space due to the heat!🥵
If you haven’t already, let me know if you want to get on the schedule.
Contact me (Jessie Garfinkel🤗) over fb messenger, insta, or call/text 209 304 7833.

See you all soon, stay cool!☀️☀️

08/11/2022

August 11, 2022: A 8-year-old Quarter Horse gelding originating in Merced county displaying respiratory and neurological signs was confirmed positive for Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) secondary to Equine Herpesvirus-1 (NEHV-1, neuropathogenic strain) on August 10th. The gelding is currently quarantined in isolation under veterinary care at an offsite hospital. Twenty-eight (28) potentially exposed horses on the home premises were quarantined on August 11th. Neither the index horse nor any horses on the property have had any recent show or travel history. CDFA will assist the home premises in conducting a site assessment and implementing enhanced biosecurity measures, including twice daily temperature monitoring.

05/22/2022

We can get your horse feeling better with this PEMF therapy with Equibliss and Dr. Jim doing Acupuncture!

Horsey hugs are the best hugs🥰🥰

As adorable and sweet as it is when a horse rests their head on me during a session it’s not the only reason I love it. When they relax enough to give the weight of their head to be held up it is one of the ONLY times the poll muscles get to fully relax! 🙌🙌

04/10/2022

Along with Equibliss Therapy, we will be hosting this incredible pioneer clinician in Equine Positive Reinforcement! In addition to the 2 days here with Shawna, she will also be doing a webinar BEFORE the clinic to get know everyone and get feedback about you and your horse; and then another webinar a few weeks AFTER the live clinic to see how everyone is doing! So this is an incredible opportunity!
For those that audit, there is also a lot of discussion about theory, and the foundation of Positive Reinforcement Training.
Space is limited, so give us a call to reserve your spot ASAP!