Two Florida Horses Confirmed With Neurologic EHV-1
Edited Press Release
March 8, 2021
Both horses were recently stabled at the World Equestrian Center, in Ocala, during competition.
Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
Both horses were recently stabled at the World Equestrian Center, in Ocala, during competition.
Researchers: A newly published “catalog” of equine discomfort behaviors could help veterinarians, scientists, stable managers, and owners “speak the same language” when it comes to recognizing possible signs of discomfort in horses.
The equine herpesvirus-1 outbreak began at an FEI jumping competition in Valencia, Spain, with cases spreading to Belgium, France, and Germany. The FEI calls it “probably the most serious EHV-1 outbreak in Europe for decades.”
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Seventy-two potentially exposed horses were released from restricted movement following 14 days of monitoring.
Finnish researchers found that 83% of the Standardbred horses and 90% of the Finnhorses (a local draft breed) had acute lesions resulting from their bits post-racing. Mares were at a greater risk of mouth injury.
The guidelines, available as a PDF file, were reviewed and approved by the AAEP’s infectious disease committee and board of directors.
Six exposed horses remain quarantined.
The cases bring the province’s number of affected equine premises to three.
Test results are pending for 62 exposed horses on the affected horse’s home premises.
Vets and handlers can take these steps to keep horses restrained during recovery or rescue.
Both Hanover County farms have completed EHV monitoring.
Horses are susceptible to a number of viral and bacterial diseases for which the equine industry has produced safe and effective vaccinations.
Veterinarians can use these fetal parameters to monitor foal health and predict foaling date.
Approximately 5-20% of newborn foals are diagnosed with failure of passive transfer and are at risk for developing serious medical conditions. Learn more in this visual guide.
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