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2015 NAHMS Equine Studies

Source: USDA-APHIS | 06/26/2018 09:30:00 AM The USDA’s National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) conducts periodic equine studies to monitor equine health, management practices, and productivity. Participation was based on the...

2021 Occurrences of Equine Herpes Virus Type-1 Kentucky’s Position Updated: March 7, 2021

Source: Kentucky Department of Agriculture | 03/08/2021 10:42:00 AM 2021 Occurrences of Equine Herpes Virus Type-1 Kentucky’s Perspective and Position Updated: March 7, 2021 OVERVIEW In the past 7days we have learned of multiple occurrences of EHV1...

Airborne Testing Could Help Spot EHV at Major Events

Airborne Testing Could Help Spot EHV at Major Events By Jordan Stricker, Agriculture Communications Specialist Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment at the University of Kentucky Lexington, Ky. — Researchers in the University...

About Us

The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) is an industry-driven service which works to protect horses and the horse industry from the threat of infectious disease in North America. Our communication system is designed to seek and report...

Biosecurity

Facilities Racetracks Breeding Operations Horse Shows/Events Monitoring Isolation/Quarantine Biosecurity Risk Calculator Biosecurity Publications In the equine industry, biosecurity refers to the...

Biosecurity Publications

Facilities Racetracks Breeding Operations Horse Shows/Events Monitoring Isolation/Quarantine Biosecurity Risk Calculator Biosecurity Publications Biosecurity is not one-size-fits-all. All biosecurity plans...

Breeding Operations

Facilities Racetracks Breeding Operations Horse Shows/Events Monitoring Isolation/Quarantine Biosecurity Risk Calculator Biosecurity Publications The goal of a biosecurity program at a breeding facility is...

EDCC Receives Federal Grant to Promote Biosecurity Awareness, Mitigate Infectious Disease Spread

Source: Equine Disease Communication Center | 02/23/2022 02:24:00 PM The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) working with the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has been awarded a cooperative agreement from USDA-APHIS...

EDCC: Nine Years of Service to the Horse Industry

EDCC: Nine Years of Service to the Horse Industry The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) is celebrating nine years of protecting horses and the horse industry from the threat of infectious disease in North America. The EDCC communication...

Equine Infectious Anemia

What is Equine Infectious Anemia? Equine infectious anemia (EIA) is a potentially fatal blood-borne infectious viral disease that produces a persistent infection among equids nearly worldwide. Clinical signs: Fever Depression Low platelet count...


Disease Alerts

Alert ID: 5008

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture | 7/29/2026

Number Confirmed: 1; Number Euthanized: 1; Horse 1: Age: 6; Gender: Stallion; Breed: Andalusian; Onset of Clinical Signs: 7/22/2026; Clinical Signs: fever, grade 4 ataxia, muscle fasciculations; Confirmation Date: 7/29/2026; Horse Status:...

Alert ID: 5007

Source: Michigan Department of Agriculture | 7/29/2026

Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 12; Horse 1: Age: 3; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 7/13/2026; Clinical Signs: Lethargy, fever, nasal discharge, anorexia, ocular discharge; Confirmation Date: 7/15/2026;...

Alert ID: 5006

Source: State Animal Health Official | 7/29/2026

Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 63; Facility Type: Private Facility; Horse 1: Age: 28; Gender: Mare; Breed: Haflinger; Usage: Trail Riding; Clinical Signs: none; Horse Status: Quarantined; Comments: Horse was bought from riding camp herd...

Alert ID: 5005

Source: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection | 7/29/2026

Number Confirmed: 2; Number Exposed: Unknown; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Horse 1: Age: 14; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 7/22/2026; Clinical Signs: watery diarrhea/fever; Confirmation Date: 7/24/2026;...

Alert ID: 5004

Source: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection | 7/29/2026

Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: Unknown; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Horse 1: Age: 2; Gender: Mare; Breed: Friesian; Onset of Clinical Signs: 6/18/2026; Clinical Signs: Submandibular abscess; Confirmation Date: 6/22/2026; Horse Status:...

Alert ID: 5003

Source: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection | 7/28/2026

Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 2; Horse 1: Age: 20; Gender: Mare; Breed: Paint; Clinical Signs: Submandibular abscessation; Confirmation Date: 7/25/2026; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown; Comments: Affected...

Alert ID: 5002

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture | 7/28/2026

Number Confirmed: 2; Number Exposed: 1; Number Euthanized: 2; Comments: A confirmed EIA positive equid must be euthanized or quarantined for life 200 yards away from any EIA negative equid as per USDA EIA program rules. Euthanasia was elected for...

Alert ID: 5001

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture | 7/28/2026

Number Confirmed: 6; Number Exposed: 7; Number Euthanized: 6; Comments: A confirmed EIA positive equid must be euthanized or quarantined for life 200 yards away from any EIA negative equid as per USDA EIA program rules. Euthanasia was elected for...

Alert ID: 5000

Source: Michigan Department of Agriculture | 7/28/2026

Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 9; Horse 1: Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 6/11/2026; Clinical Signs: Nasal discharge, facial swelling; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown;...

Alert ID: 4999

Source: Attending Veterinarian | 7/27/2026

Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: Unknown; Number Exposed: Unknown; Facility Type: Showgrounds; Horse 1: Age: 6; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Rodeo; Onset of Clinical Signs: 7/23/2026; Clinical Signs: Fever, ocular and...