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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Middlesex County, ON

Outbreak Identifier: 6163

Alert ID: 3614

March 05, 2024

Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Source: OMAFRA

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Exposed: 9;

Horse 1:
Age: 2; Gender: Colt; Breed: Standardbred; Onset of Clinical Signs: 2/29/2024; Clinical Signs: This colt developed a fever (105 F) on Feb 29 and was admitted to a referral hospital on March 3 with mild ataxia and bladder paralysis. A nasal swab was positive for EHV-1 by PCR.; Confirmation Date: 3/4/2024; Horse Status: Recovering;

Comments: A veterinarian is working with those involved to implement biosecurity procedures.;

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