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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Augusta County, VA

Outbreak Identifier: 5491

Alert ID: 2887

February 01, 2023

Confirmed Case(s) - Official Quarantine

Source: State Veterinarian

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Exposed: 7;
Facility Type: Private Facility;
Age: 19; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Belgian; Usage: Retired; Onset of Clinical Signs: 1/22/2023;
Clinical Signs: Circling, ataxia progressing to inability to rise. Tested negative for rabies.; Confirmation Date: 1/31/2023; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated;

Comment: A horse in Augusta County, Virginia is confirmed positive for Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic. For more information go to: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-herpesvirus

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