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Equine Herpesvirus- Respiratory

LaGrange County, IN

Alert ID: 1150

December 26, 2018

Source: Indiana State Board of Animal Health

On December 19, 2018 a confirmed Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) in a neurologic horse in LaGrange County, Indiana. Two other, untested, horses were treated with similar signs. All three are recovering. Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) placed a quarantine on the premise 12/20/18; the 21-day protocol of twice-daily temperatures is being followed. No evidence of spread off the farm. The situation is being monitored by BOAH and private practicing veterinarians.

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