2 Washington Horses Positive for Equine Influenza
Edited Press Release
April 15, 2025
The horses live in King County.
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The horses live in King County.
The mare lives in Clay County.
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The horse lived in Wellington County and was euthanized.
The affected horses are located in Wellington County and the Regional Municipality of Halton.
The horse is located in Région de Gatineau and is currently recovering.
Changing antibiotic prescribing habits can be challenging for practitioners, but small steps, peer support, and stewardship guidelines can improve antimicrobial use.
The private farm in Wellington County is under voluntary quarantine.
All horses diagnosed with equine herpesvirus-1 on the Alameda County property are alive and under supportive care.
The Quarter Horse is one of 75 potentially exposed horses on the property.
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The Washington County horse had recently been purchased at auction.
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Reserve antibiotics in equine reproduction for proven infections, not routine use. Vets should utilize alternative treatments to reduce AMR risk when possible.
The gelding lives in Polk County.
To reduce antibiotic use in equine practice, vets should limit prophylactic treatment and prescribe only for confirmed infections.
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