EHV in Washington: Case Confirmed in Snohomish County
The 11-year-old Warmblood gelding began exhibiting an intermittent fever on March 1, tested positive for EHV on March 5, and is recovering.
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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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Erica Larson, former news editor for The Horse, holds a degree in journalism with an external specialty in equine science from Michigan State University in East Lansing. A Massachusetts native, she grew up in the saddle and has dabbled in a variety of disciplines including foxhunting, saddle seat, and mounted games. Currently, Erica competes in eventing with her OTTB, Dorado.
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