Biosecurity Can Help Prevent Spread of EHV-1 Infections
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
January 14, 2012
It’s never too late to implement biosecurity protocol to help protect horses from potentially fatal diseases.
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It’s never too late to implement biosecurity protocol to help protect horses from potentially fatal diseases.
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.
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The mare was taken to the College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University upon becoming ill.
The horse died on Tuesday (Jan. 3) and the positive result for the virus came back late last night (Jan. 4).
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The main topic discussed was the importance of open communication between the veterinarian and the purchaser.
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