The sport horse industry has been on high alert in the wake of several confirmed equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) cases at racetracks, horse shows, and fairgrounds nationwide. These venues are hot spots for herpesvirus transmission, and now is prime competition season for many disciplines.

Take the winter show scene in Florida for instance: When the index case of neurologic EHV-1 was diagnosed Feb. 20 at HITS horse show in Ocala, there were thousands of hunters, jumpers, eventers, and dressage horses congregated in the Sunshine State. Just think of the mayhem that might have ensued had area farms and competitions not employed immediate biosecurity measures and quarantines.

The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center took immediate action to prevent EHV-1 spread

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