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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Weber County, UT

Alert ID: 1482

October 17, 2019

Source: Utah Department of Agriculture and Food

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Exposed: 9;

Gender: Gelding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 10/12/2019;
Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Fever, Nasal Discharge, Recumbency; Confirmation Date: 10/15/2019; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Not Reported;
Notes: It is not known where this horse contracted the disease but it did compete at barrel racing events on October 2 and October 5 at the Weber County Fairgrounds. Any horses attending these events are considered potentially exposed and close monitoring, including twice-daily temperature readings, is advised. Additional information can be found on the UDAF website at https://ag.utah.gov/2019/10/17/first-confirmed-case-of-ehm-in-utah-this-year/ ;

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