The battle against the paralyzing disease that hit the English riding facility at the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio was lost for 10 horses, but is still being waged for the 22 others which have been affected neurologically (see article #4079 at www.TheHorse.com). C. Michael Kerns, DVM, Director of University Equine Veterinary Services at the University of Findlay and Associate Professor of Animal Science, detailed the supportive treatment given to affected horses. Preliminary tests have suggested that the virus could be equine herpesvirus type-1 (EHV-1), but confirmatory tests have not been completed.

“The horses’ symptoms are basically of two-fold nature,” said Kerns, “they’re getting fevers and then when the fevers break, the older horses seem to be getting neurological signs and the younger horses are getting snotty noses