The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is investigating one confirmed case of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) in the state, and has placed a quarantine on a farm in Cache County. Two other horses at the location were euthanized after showing neurologic signs consistent with the disease.

With the exception of the index and direct contact horses, no other horses, to date, have become ill with similar signs. Because of the highly contagious nature of this disease other cases could surface in the coming days. Horse owners are advised to quickly report symptoms to their veterinarian.

Event coordinators for upcoming horse events should contact their show veterinarian for recommendations concerning the event.

"As a precaution to Utah horse owners, I advise they take extra biosecurity steps to safeguard the health of their animals," said State Veterinarian Bruce King, DVM. "Don’t let your horses touch other horses, especially nose to nose. Isolate horses that return to the farm from a show or event