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Gooding and Gem Counties, ID
Alert ID: 816
February 07, 2018

Idaho state department of agriculture

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture confirmed Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalitis (EHM) in a Quarter Horse mare that exhibited fever, diarrhea and ataxia at a private facility in Gooding County. The mare, of unknown vaccination status, was euthanized. A second QH mare of unknown age in Gem County experienced an abortion. Real time PCR of fetal tissue samples confirmed EHV-1 wild strain infection. This mare was current on vaccinations including EHV-1. Both premises are under quarantine and all horses are being actively monitored for elevated temperatures and clinical signs. Strict biosecurity measures have been implemented at all facilities. The ongoing investigation has yet to determine an epidemiological link between any of the current Idaho cases.