EHV-1 in Ohio Horses: Six Cases Confirmed
Four of the six EHV-positive horses showed respiratory signs of disease (three of which have died) and two are showing neurologic signs.
- Topics: Article, Diseases and Conditions, Neurologic Disease
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In many horses, the first or only sign of EHV-1 infection is fever, which can go undetected. | Photo: Stephanie L. Church/The Horse
On May 3, the EDCC said the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) had confirmed neurologic EHV in five horses on a single premises.
“Three affected horses are deceased,” the EDCC said. “All showed severe respiratory signs, one older horse collapsed before death. An additional positive horse has shown rear-leg weakness and urine dribbling but is recovering.”
Thirty horses were considered exposed
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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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