10 EHV-1 Resources on TheHorse.com
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Sir Francis Bacon, Thomas Jefferson, and others have told us that knowledge is power, but this is particularly true when it comes to diseases like equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).

Yes, this dangerous disease could have potentially deadly effects on your horse, but simply having a good understanding of the virus, its clinical signs, and treatment and prevention methods can go a long way in keeping your horse from contracting it in the first place.

Don’t wait for another disease outbreak to pop up to brush up on your EHV-1 knowledge. We’ve compiled 10 resources available for free on TheHorse.com to help you understand how to minimize your horse’s risk of contracting EHV. Find additional material by searching “EHV” or “equine herpesvirus” on TheHorse.com, or by visiting the “equine herpesvirus” topic group.

ARTICLE: EHV-1: What Are We Learning? In the past 15 years, veterinarians have seen the number of EHV-1 cases and outbreaks in the United States rise. These scenarios have caused widespread worry and confusion among horse owners and brought equine transport and events to a screeching halt. The result, however, has been increased awareness—particularly of the potentially fatal neurologic form, equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM)—and research funding to discover ways to prevent and treat the disease.

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