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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Laurentides, QC

Outbreak Identifier: 5592

Alert ID: 2997

May 05, 2023

Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Source: State Veterinarian/Attending Veterinarian

Number Confirmed: 1
Number Suspected: 1
Number Exposed: 30
Facility Type: Boarding Facility
Age: 12; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Barrel Racing; Onset of Clinical Signs: 4/23/2023;
Clinical Signs: Ataxia Urinary incontinence; Confirmation Date: 4/28/2023; Horse Status: Isolated; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated;
Age: 23; Onset of Clinical Signs: 4/24/2023;
Clinical Signs: Neurologic signs; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated;
Onset of Clinical Signs: 4/24/2023;
Clinical Signs: 4 horses with respiratory signs; Horse Status: Quarantined; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated

Comments: A 12-year-old Quarter Horse has been confirmed positive for EHM in Laurentides, Quebec. One additional horse on the premises has shown neurological signs, and 4 horses on the premises have shown respiratory signs. For more information about EHV, go to: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-herpesvirus

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