EHV-1
In many equids, the only sign of EHV-1 infection is fever, which can go undetected. | Photo: Photo: Stephanie L. Church/The Horse

The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) reported April 20 that the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) confirmed a case of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) in a Miniature mule residing in Cherokee County.

The positive test result came in on April 17. The mule exhibited mild respiratory clinical signs and ultimately died due to pneumonia complications, the EDCC said.

“(The) GDA has placed the facility under quarantine,” the EDCC’s statement said. “Other equids that may have come into contact with the affected mule are being monitored and are currently not showing clinical signs of the disease

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