New Zealand Neurologic EHV-1: Seven Horses Euthanized
Erica Larson
February 10, 2014
Thirteen horses on the property had been affected by neurologic EHV-1. Of those, seven have been euthanized.
Thirteen horses on the property had been affected by neurologic EHV-1. Of those, seven have been euthanized.
Officials confirmed the country’s first case of neurologic equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) on a single stud farm.
On Jan. 30, two speakers will discuss inflammatory airway disease.
A barn was quarantined due to a suspected EHV case, but quickly released when the horse tested negative.
The suspect horse is in stable condition and has shown gradual neurologic status improvement.
The quarantine of two barns began in early November 2013 when a horse tested positive for EHV-1.
A horse at the Fair Hill Training Center in Elkton, Md., is in quarantine with a suspected case of EHV-1.
Dr. Nicola Pusterla shares what horse owners need to know about EHV, its clinical signs, and treatment and prevention methods.
Several horses have tested positive for neurologic EHV-1, according to the state veterinarian’s office.
One EHV-1 vaccine could have some protective properties against the neurologic form of the virus.
The NEHP is designed to aid in equine disease surveillance and to make biosecurity recommendations.
Officials drew blood from horses in a third quarantined barn Dec. 5, with test results expected Dec. 10.
Two barns at Parx Racing are under quarantine as a result of a positive test for equine herpesvirus.
While EMPF is considered a rare disease, researchers found that it appears to be related to a very common one.
Neurologic equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) has recently been reported at two premises in northwestern Wyoming.
Reported diseases include CEM, strangles, influenza, EVA, EHV, piroplasmosis, salmonellosis, and more.
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