RI Colt Tests Positive for EI and Equine EHV-4
Edited Press Release
November 7, 2019
The affected horse was imported into Rhode Island from New England on Oct. 24.
The affected horse was imported into Rhode Island from New England on Oct. 24.
Officials release the Shasta County premises after more than two weeks of monitoring for equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy.
Four states still have VSV-infected or -suspect premises.
This is Broward County’s first diagnosed case of 2019.
Thirty-three additional horses were exposed to equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy.
The 4-year-old drove past 5-2 favorite McKinzie to win, going away by 4 1/4 lengths.
The 6-year-old Argentinean-bred bested heavy favorite Midnight Bisou.
A Suffolk County facility on Long Island where an aged gelding was diagnosed with EHM is resuming normal operations after clearing the required quarantine period.
The affected horse developed equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM).
Both horses’ vaccination status is unknown.
Two Maryland horses were also exposed. Officials have quarantined the Loudoun County premises.
The affected Clark County facility is under mandatory quarantine.
Kansas becomes the eighth state with confirmed vesicular stomatitis virus this year.
James N. MacLeod, VMD, PhD, steps into the program’s director position for the second time. He also served as its first leader shortly after the program’s formation.
The stall is designed to keep horses and caretakers safe during treatment for neurologic conditions and diseases.
The American Veterinary Medical Association has granted U of A approval to open the state’s first public College of Veterinary Medicine.
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