ehv in washington
In many horses, the first or only sign of EHV-1 infection is fever, which can go undetected. | Photo: Alexandra Beckstett/The Horse

The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) reported March 6 that the Washington Department of Agriculture has confirmed a case of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) in Snohomish County.

The 11-year-old Warmblood gelding began exhibiting an intermittent fever on March 1, the EDCC said. He tested positive for EHV on March 5 and is recovering. The EDCC said the horse had been vaccinated against EHV.

The EDCC said the horse’s facility has implemented a voluntary quarantine

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