The Tennessee state veterinarian is advising all horse owners to be alert as veterinarians have confirmed Potomac horse fever in a Davidson County horse.
The Washington State Veterinarian’s Office has quarantined a King County facility after a horse tested positive for non-neuropathogenic EHV-1.
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Although Hendra virus—which has only been diagnosed in Australia thus far—can strike at any time, traditionally there are more cases during the winter months, which have arrived in Australia.
The affected yearling Thoroughbred filly from Bourbon County is expected to make a full recovery.
The affected 4-year-old Thoroughbred filly from Bourbon County is improving and has a favorable prognosis for recovery.
The EHM-positive horse began showing clinical signs on May 11, was euthanized the next day due to poor prognosis, and was confirmed positive May 16.
Prior to EHM confirmation, the affected horse visited a training facility in Liberty Hill and attended barrel races at the Killeen Rodeo Outdoor Arena and the Williamson County Expo Center,
West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis have high mortality rates in exposed, unvaccinated horses, South Carolina animal health officials said.
A Standardbred horse at a private facility developed neurologic signs on May 10 and was subsequently euthanized.
Switzerland’s internet-based voluntary system is a way for veterinarians to report equine infections, such as influenza and herpesvirus, even if they aren’t required to by law.
The horse first showed mild neurologic signs on May 10 and was admitted directly into isolation at the Marion DuPont Scott Equine Medical Center, in Leesburg, Virginia, on May 16.
Prior to confirmation, the newest EHM-positive horse attended a barrel racing event at the Oklahoma City Fair Grounds, April 25-30.
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The EHV-1-positive horse has been placed in isolation and the facility has been quarantined.
The affected 19-year-old Quarter Horse mare belongs to a college rodeo participant and recently traveled to events in the Great Plains Region.
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