Vesicular Stomatitis Spreads to Horses in Arizona
Edited Press Release
May 14, 2020
The USDA/APHIS have confirmed three new positive equine premises and two newly infected counties.
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The USDA/APHIS have confirmed three new positive equine premises and two newly infected counties.
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Three horses at a King County boarding facility are now confirmed positive for the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus.
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Seven premises in three counties in the state are now affected.
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State animal health authorities have confirmed a King County horse with the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1. The horse’s boarding farm is currently under quarantine.
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The affected horse has met testing requirements, and no additional horses were infected.
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