Neurologic EHV-1 Confirmed in Central North Carolina

Several horses have tested positive for neurologic EHV-1, according to the state veterinarian’s office.
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Editor’s Note: This article was updated Jan. 2 to reflect new information obtained by TheHorse.com.


Several horses at a central North Carolina boarding facility have tested positive for neurologic equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), according to a Dec. 30 statement from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDACS).

A Jan. 2 statement from the North Carolina State University Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Center indicated that "four North Carolina horses from a Raleigh stable have been euthanized after contracting the neurologic form of equine herpes."

The NCDACS statement read,  “This facility has had little movement of horses on or off the farm. Our veterinarians are working closely with the practicing veterinarian and the farm owner. The premises has been quarantined and strict biosecurity measures have been in place since Dec. 23

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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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