Posted 2012-05-16 2:16 PM (#143986) Subject: EHV-1 Showing up in several states
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Posts: 781 Location: La Cygne, KS
Well this just stinks! EHV-1 is being reported in multiple states now at prime trail and show riding season. Makes you think twice about attending any event.
Posted 2012-05-16 4:13 PM (#143990 - in reply to #143986) Subject: RE: EHV-1 Showing up in several states
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Posts: 43 Location: Goodlettsville, TN
Updated 5/14/12: The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has received a total of nine reports of suspected or confirmed cases of the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) in Tennessee horses that participated in or were exposed to horses that participated in the Bucksnort Trail Ride held April 23-30 in Humphreys County. The neurological form of EHV-1 has been confirmed in one case. Six of the suspected cases have been confirmed as showing clinical signs of the disease and are being isolated and monitored. In two cases, horses have been humanely euthanized.
The State Veterinarian's office has obtained a list and has contacted each participant to make them aware of possible exposure. Restrictions on horses that attended this event are being evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The event drew approximately 100 horses from multiple states and animal health officials have also been notified in those states.
Transmission of this disease is primarily through direct exposure to an infected horse. The spread of this disease can be effectively controlled through good biosecurity practices and isolation of affected horses. Other trail rides and show events are not affected at this time; however, event organizers and participants should use their discretion in planning activities and implement good biosecurity measures as a precaution.
EHV-1 Showing up in several states
