New EHV-1 Case in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection has confirmed that a St. Croix County horse tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) yesterday (April 8).
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The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection has confirmed that a St. Croix County horse tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) yesterday (April 8).

A statement on the department's website indicated that the horse tested positive for the non-neuropathic strain of the virus on virus isolation and blood, and the horse's condition is improving.

"This is only the second horse in Wisconsin to have tested positive for the virus," the statement read. "A third horse was euthanized and later tested negative for the virus."

In an April 8 Facebook post, Anoka Equine Veterinary Services, in Elk River, Minn., said they are awaiting test results on an Isanti County, Minn., horse who "was neurologic and unable to urinate. This horse is at a large facility and that facility has been closed, no new horses have entered the property. This means (the virus) was (likely) brought in by a human in some way … on equipment, shoes, hands, tack, etc. This is an entirely new case and does have a high probability of having positive results. Test results are expected back this coming Friday or Monday

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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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