EHV-1 Outbreak: USDA Releases New Report

A new USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service report was released yesterday, indicating that the rate
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A new USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service report was released yesterday, indicating that the rate at which new cases of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) are confirmed is slowing. The current outbreak is believed to stem from a cutting horse championship competition in Utah, held in early May.

The most recent situation report from the USDA (published late on May 8) indicated that more than 85 horses have tested positive for EHV-1 in the United States. Additionally, although not reported by the USDA, more than 10 Canadian horses are also EHV-1 positive. A total of 13 horses have died or been euthanized in both countries combined.

As the rate of case diagnosis slows, more states are recommending horse owners cautiously return to business as usual.

In Washington the state Department of Agriculture issued a press release in which State Veterinarian Leonard Eldridge indicated that while it’s safe for horses not exposed to EHV-1 to travel, affected horses should still be quarantined

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Erica Larson, former news editor for The Horse, holds a degree in journalism with an external specialty in equine science from Michigan State University in East Lansing. A Massachusetts native, she grew up in the saddle and has dabbled in a variety of disciplines including foxhunting, saddle seat, and mounted games. Currently, Erica competes in eventing with her OTTB, Dorado.

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