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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Cooke County, TX

Alert ID: 220

May 28, 2016

On May 24, 2016, late in the evening, a mare at a breeding farm in Cooke County, TX was reported to be infected with EHM on PCR from a blood sample. The horse began showing acute neuro signs when the test was performed. A quarantine was issued and no movement has taken place in or out of the barn. A second horse was tested positive on nasal swab on May 25 after showing slight neuro deficits. The affected horses have been isolated and strict biosecurity measures are in place. Temperatures are being monitored and no other fevers or clinical signs have been noted in the barn of 40 horses.

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