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Equine Herpesvirus- Respiratory

Lincoln County, SD

Alert ID: 878

April 12, 2018

Source: South Dakota Animal Industry Board

The South Dakota Animal Industry Board confirmed Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy in a horse in Lincoln County. The horse became ill with neurologic signs including incoordination and difficulty walking. The horse was treated at a local veterinary clinic. The horse has traveled extensively in South Dakota for cutting and sorting events in the past few weeks. The owner has agreed to a voluntary quarantine and monitoring the other horses on the premises.

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