EHV-1 Confirmed in Northern Indiana Horse
Edited Press Release
May 22, 2012
A Lake County, Ind., boarding facility was quarantined after an equine resident tested positive for EHV-1.
A Lake County, Ind., boarding facility was quarantined after an equine resident tested positive for EHV-1.
The horse was euthanized after showing severe neurologic signs associated with the disease.
The horses might have been exposed to EHV-1 during the Bucksnort Trail Ride, held April 23-30.
Accurate diagnosis can allow effective treatment of uterine conditions in broodmares to improve fertility.
One of the most important causes of embryo loss during early gestation is post-breeding endometritis.
SLC can help breeders address problems associated with breeding both stallions and mares.
One researcher explained that the purpose a breeding soundness exam is to determine the probability of a mare conceiving and carrying a foal, and determining the cause(s) of sub- or infertility.
The facility in Monterey County, Calif., has been under quarantine since mid-March.
Treatment of mares with oral gallium nitrate significantly reduced fecal concentrations of virulent R. equi.
The mare displayed mild neurologic signs, and is considered a secondary exposure from the HITS Thermal show.
More than 2,000 horses were exposed to EHV-1 during the 2011 outbreak, which originated in Ogden, Utah.
The four EHV-1 positive horses are from two separate facilities, both of which are under voluntary quarantine.
The most recently confirmed horse displayed mild neurologic signs before testing positive for the disease.
Studies in human medicine are yielding promising results to support aucpuncture use in equine reproduction.
Experts report that this year’s Eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch is about a week ahead of average.
The CDFA recommends owners of potentially exposed horses continue monitoring animals for signs of disease.
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