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Equine Herpesvirus- Respiratory

Bannock County, ID

Alert ID: 827

February 13, 2018

Source: Idaho State Department of Agriculture

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture has confirmed a case of equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy in Bannock County. Three Quarter Horse mares showed an onset of clinical symptoms including fever, ataxia, and neurological symptoms. All 3 affected mares were confirmed positive for the neuropathogenic strain of EHV-1. Two of the affected mares were euthanized. The premises is under quarantine and strict biosecurity is being followed. The epidemiological investigation is ongoing. This is the 4th premises to be quarantined in Idaho due to EHV-1 in 2018.

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