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In many horses, the only sign of EHV-1 infection is fever, which can go undetected. | Photo: Courtesy Peterson & Smith Equine Hospital

The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) reported May 29 that the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) confirmed equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM, the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1, EHV-1), in a Williamson County barrel racing horse on May 24.

This is the third EHM case diagnosed in Texas horses this month.

“The newly identified horse showed signs of nasal discharge and ataxia when evaluated by a local veterinarian and EHV-1 was confirmed by a recognized laboratory,” the EDCC statement said. “The premises is under movement restrictions and TAHC staff (are) working closely with the owner and veterinarian to monitor potentially exposed horses and implement biosecurity measures

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