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Equine Herpesvirus- Respiratory

Kentucky, United States

Alert ID: 442

January 25, 2017

Whole blood samples submitted from the population of horses in both of the previously quarantined barns have identified a single positive EHV-1 horse, a 3 year old Thoroughbred colt, in one barn. That positive horse has been removed from the barn and is in a secured isolation. Nasal swabs from each horse in the barn have been collected for testing. The population of horses continues to be confined to the barn pending results of that testing. Testing of samples completed on horses in the second quarantined barn have been reported negative on blood only and they too remain confined to the barn until testing of nasal swabs is complete. The barns are secure with movement into and out of the barns restricted to essential personnel only. Biosecurity measures have and continue to be implemented at the highest level. Updates will be provided by the Kentucky Office of State Veterinarian as new information becomes available or developments occur.

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