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Equine Herpesvirus- Respiratory

Howard County, MD

Alert ID: 195

April 21, 2016

ANNAPOLIS, MD – A horse stabled in Howard County tested positive for the non-neuropathic form of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) and was euthanized by a private veterinarian. Diagnosis was confirmed on April 18 by the Maryland Department of Agriculture Frederick Animal Health Laboratory. The farm is presently under a 30-day investigational hold and strict biosecurity measures are in place while Department of Agriculture inspectors perform additional epidemiological and infectious disease testing. Stables near the one where the sick horse resided are being notified of the situation and owners are cautioned to monitor horses at their premises carefully. The Department of Agriculture’s Animal Health Program is monitoring the situation closely. Go to: http://news.maryland.gov/mda/press-release/2016/04/20/howard-county-horse-tests-positive-for-equine-herpes-virus/

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