Friday 24 February 2017

PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus - North America (12): USA (TX) equine

Equine Herpes Virus -- United States
Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) confirmed equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM), the neurologic disease linked to equine herpesvirus (EHV-1), in a Denton County barrel racing horse on [21 Feb 2017].
The horse showed signs of ataxia, loss of coordination of the muscles, and other neurologic signs consistent with EHM when evaluated by a local veterinarian. The premises is under quarantine and TAHC staff is working closely with the owner and veterinarian to implement testing protocols

Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://bit.ly/2mfCfHO

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