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Updates on current disease outbreaks are listed here as they occur and will include the date listed, disease name, location and current status. Specific premises will not be named but the general location by town, county and state will be listed. When locations, events or horses are at risk they will be listed. Updates will be posted as they are received.

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Equine Herpesvirus- Respiratory

Kansas, United States

Alert ID: 6

April 29, 2014

Location not revealed by Kansas Department of Agriculture, horse recently participated in barrel race in Lincoln NE where a Wisconsin horse also tested positive after attending the event, horse euthanatized. Lesions on necropsy consistent with EHV-1 and virus confirmed at U of KY. Kansas Department of Agriculture indicated they are not imposing restrictions on equine events or movements at this time but encourage horse owners to take precautions at upcoming events such as calling ahead to see if the scheduled event is taking place.

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