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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Powhatan County, VA

Outbreak Identifier: 7476

Type: EHV-1

Alert ID: 5044

June 20, 2026

Confirmed Case(s) - Official Quarantine

Source: University Clinician and State Veterinarian

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Exposed: 2;
Facility Type: Private Facility;

Horse 1:
Clinical Signs: The mare presented with clinical signs of vestibular disease, including head tilt and circling to the left. Diagnostics were returned negative for EPM, but positive to EHV-1 on PCR of whole blood. Two other horses are exposed, but are not showing clinical signs. The mare has improved with treatment.; Confirmation Date: 6/19/2026; Horse Status: Affected And Alive;

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