EHM Confirmed in Denton County, Texas, Horse
Edited Press Release
February 23, 2017
The affected horse attended barrel racing events in two Texas cities prior to disease presentation and confirmation.
The affected horse attended barrel racing events in two Texas cities prior to disease presentation and confirmation.
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Three other horses from the same farm tested positive for EHV-1 but are not showing neurologic signs at this time.
The positive horse was stabled at the HITS Thermal show from Jan. 21 to Feb. 5. The animal is currently quarantined.
The horse had only mild clinical signs and is recovering.
These quarantine releases mean there are no racing or training facilities in Kentucky under quarantine for EHV-1.
Dr. Rob MacKay recaps studies on heparin for EHM prevention, liver failure caused by supplements, headshaking, and more.
Dr.Rob MacKay recaps studies on heparin for EHM prevention, liver failure caused by a supplement, gastric ulcers, and more.
Unrelated EHV quarantines remain in place at Keeneland Race Course’s Rice Road Training Center and Turfway Park.
Officials released the facility from quarantine put in place after two horses there tested positive for EHV-1.
The last horse in isolation met the negative test requirements and has been released from quarantine.
Four horses at Keeneland’s Rice Road Training Center have tested positive and were placed in isolation.
Two horses from one barn at Turfway and one horse at Keeneland have tested positive for EHV-1.
Kenton Morgan, DVM, Dipl. ACT; Joe Lyman, DVM, MS; and Rusty Ford will each present on different aspects of EHV-1.
A Thoroughbred filly is isolated at a private farm while one barn at the Kentucky track is currently quarantined.
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