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Equine Herpesvirus- Respiratory

Connecticut, United States

Alert ID: 774

December 11, 2017

Source: Attending Veterinarian

An outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy was confirmed in Bethany, Connecticut. Clinical signs were seen on 12/5/2017 in a private facility. One horse was confirmed positive a Cornell University on 12/10/17. Currently a 4-year old Quarter Horse mare was confirmed positive and tests on a 20-year old, a 14-year old and a 26- year old Quarter Horse geldings are pending. Signs include 102-104 F fevers, mild in appetence and hindlimb ataxia with dribbling urine. All horses, which were vaccinated are alive and receiving treatment. Potentially 30-35 horses have been exposed and currently 20 horses are in quarantine established by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture.

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