Hendra Virus Update
World Equine Veterinary Association
April 4, 2012
In recent years, a deadly disease–hendra virus–has been making waves in the Australian equine industry.
In recent years, a deadly disease–hendra virus–has been making waves in the Australian equine industry.
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.
Live racing has been canceled due to a strangles outbreak on the backside at Saratoga Casino and Raceway.
The CDFA recommends owners of potentially exposed horses continue monitoring animals for signs of disease.
Published reports indicate that both horses recently attended the HITS Desert Horse Show in Thermal, Calif.
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State animal health officials quaratined three premises in early to mid-January after confirming EHV-1.
A two-week Equine Biosecurity e-Session will be available April 16 – 29 for $75 (plus HST) per person.
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