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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Wheatland County, AB

Outbreak Identifier: 4716

Alert ID: 2092

June 12, 2021

Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Source: Attending Veterinarian

Number Confirmed: 2;
Number Suspected: 10 with mild nasal discharge
Number Exposed: 20;
Facility Type: Boarding Facility;

Horse #1; Age: 14; Gender: Mare; Breed: Paint; Onset of Clinical Signs: 5/5/2021;
Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Hind limb ataxia, Nystagmus, Weakness of Hind Limbs; Confirmation Date: 5/10/2021; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Not Reported;
Notes: None;

Horse #2; Age: 9; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse; Onset of Clinical Signs: 6/2/2021;
Clinical Signs: Ataxia all limbs, Hind limb ataxia, Unable to backup, Stumbles, Dog sitting, Ataxia when turning; Confirmation Date: 6/8/2021; Horse Status: Affected And Alive

Notes: None

For more information go to: Equine Herpesvirus factsheet

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