Ontario Horse Dies From EHM
Edited Press Release
March 23, 2021
The case marks the province’s fifth confirmed case of EHV-1 resulting in EHM.
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The case marks the province’s fifth confirmed case of EHV-1 resulting in EHM.
Two additional horses are suspected to have equine influenza, and four additional horses were exposed.
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Three exposed mares remain under 21-day quarantine.
One of the horses was euthanized. The state has placed an additional 22 potentially exposed horses under quarantine.
Exposed horses now number 31.
The Sonoma County horse is undergoing treatment at a veterinary isolation unit.
Scientists looked at the drug’s safety, efficacy, and ease of use under natural conditions.
All four premises are epidemiologically linked.
The World Equestrian Center quarantine on Barn D has been lifted.
Officials suspect two additional cases of equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy.
A Webb County premises is currently under quarantine related to the case.
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