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Equine Herpesvirus- Respiratory

Lubbock County, TX

Alert ID: 908

May 11, 2018

Source: Texas Animal Health Commission

Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) confirmed Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), the neurologic disease linked to Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1), in a Lubbock County barrel racing horse on May 9, 2018. The recent case of EHM reported in Texas was confirmed in a horse in Montgomery County.The newly identified horse showed signs or respiratory illness, fever, nasal discharge, and ataxia when evaluated by a local veterinarian. The premises is under movement restrictions and TAHC staff is working closely with the owner and veterinarian to monitor potentially exposed horses and implement biosecurity measures. Prior to confirmation, both the Montgomery and Lubbock County positive horses attended a barrel racing event at the Oklahoma City Fair Grounds on April 25-30, 2018. The Lubbock County horse did not travel to any other events. TAHC is coordinating with Oklahoma Department of Agriculture staff, who contacted event management, participants, and veterinarians to ensure enhanced surveillance and biosecurity measures are taken.

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