EHV-1: What We Know and What We Learned (AAEP 2011)
Nancy S. Loving, DVM
January 20, 2012
The multistate outbreak in 2011 illustrated the need for infectious disease control in the equine community.
The multistate outbreak in 2011 illustrated the need for infectious disease control in the equine community.
More travelling and visitors for residents, and the admission of rescue cases prompted the new policy.
One horse was euthanized after testing positive for the neurologic form of the virus in early January.
Two more cases of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) have been confirmed today, with the two horses displaying
Treatment goals should be to aid in performance without eliminating the joint’s natural response to injury.
The bill requires that warning signs be posted at riding trails operated by equine activity sponsors.
The Equine Drug Research Council gave approval to changes in disciplinary measures for medication violations.
The driver is facing multiple violations in connection with a rollover accident that killed three horses.
An additional horse was confirmed EHV-1-positive and another was euthanized in connection with the outbreak.
One horse was killed and another injured when their throats were slashed in their pasture last month.
The Kentucky Breeds & Discipline Council will ensure a direct link between the KHC and the equine industry.
A total of 17 of the 64 horses residing on an East Bethel ranch were removed in 2011.
Only one of the eight horses has displayed neurologic signs consistent with EHV-1 thus far.
Kissing spines are more likely to cause clinical problems in certain breeds, disciplines, and age groups.
The goal is to identify factors associated with the outbreak in order to prevent and control outbreaks.
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