EHV-1 Confirmed in Two Texas Horses
Edited Press Release
February 23, 2016
The El Paso County horses are now two of 74 linked to an equine herpesvirus outbreak at Sunland Park in New Mexico.
The El Paso County horses are now two of 74 linked to an equine herpesvirus outbreak at Sunland Park in New Mexico.
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The aged Quarter Horse mare tested positive last week and remains under quarantine.
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Most affected horses are from 19 barns at Sunland Park. Two EHV-1-positive horses are at a nearby training center.
The affected horse has been euthanized due to progressive neurologic disease.
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