EHV-1 California Outbreak Increases to 11 Confirmed Cases
The Horse Staff
January 20, 2012
Two more cases of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) have been confirmed today, with the two horses displaying
Two more cases of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) have been confirmed today, with the two horses displaying
The multistate outbreak in 2011 illustrated the need for infectious disease control in the equine community.
One horse was euthanized after testing positive for the neurologic form of the virus in early January.
An additional horse was confirmed EHV-1-positive and another was euthanized in connection with the outbreak.
The goal is to identify factors associated with the outbreak in order to prevent and control outbreaks.
Only one of the eight horses has displayed neurologic signs consistent with EHV-1 thus far.
Past studies showed that vaccines were only sometimes effective in preventing development of viremia.
All affected horses are quarantined on their home property and are receiving veterinary care.
It’s never too late to implement biosecurity protocol to help protect horses from potentially fatal diseases.
Veteran broodmares are at risk of placentitis, partly due to anatomic changes from previous foalings.
The horses are currently quarantined on their home premises and are receiving veterinary treatment.
The admission and discharge restrictions were put in place after an EHV-1-positive mare was hospitalized.
In 2011 more than 325 confirmed cases were submitted for evaluation–the largest number on record.
The mare was taken to the College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University upon becoming ill.
This must be broached delicately so it is reversible and doesn’t impart any detrimental effects on fertility.
Could a guttural pouch infection be the reason for a broodmare to lose an embryo at two months?
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