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Websites with the latest state and national EVH-1 information:
USDA-APHIS nation-wide situation report (updated June 23)
Latest news about EHV-1 from AAEP (Updated June 2)
U.S. Animal Health Association (updated June 7)
Arizona
California (updated June 6)
Colorado (updated June 5)
Idaho (updated June 3)
Nevada (updated June 2)
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Oregon Veterinary Medican Association (updated June 6)
Texas Animal Health Commission (updated June 3)
Utah (updated June 2)
Washington (updated June 3)
Wyoming
Previous Links
The Horsetalk.co.nz website has done a tremendous amount of work and has a state-by-state summary of EHV-1 cases, some of which are in no way connected to cutting. It's an interesting read. Horsetalk.co.nz
May 20 - USDA-APHIS EVH-1 report: total cases and by state
May 19 - USDA and AAEP work together on EVH-1 and EHM case reporting
May 20 - EHV-1 rumors about specific ranches are addressed
May 19 - Second Oregon horse tests positive for Equine Herpes Virus
May 19 - EVH-1 confirmed case in Arizona
May 19 - California EHV-1 Disease Update, 13 cases confirmed
May 19 - EHV-1 confirmed case in southern Alberta, Canada
May 19 - Breeders Invitational Permanently Cancelled
May 19 - Dr. Charlie Buchanan Talks About EHV-1 in Texas
May 19 - Six Horses Confirmed with EVH-1 in Colorado, 14 More Suspected
May 19 - 1 Case in Washington, 3 More Suspected
May 18 - Update from Utah
May 18 - EHV-1 Case Reported In Weatherford, Texas
May 18 - Statement about NRCHA show postponements/cancellations
May 18 - This weekend's (May 20-22) cutting events cancelled
May 17 - New Transportation Requirements for Horses Traveling to Colorado
May 17- 10 confirmed cases of EVH-1 in California
May 16 - USDA releases recommendations for horses exposed to EVH-1 or EHM
May 16 - Colorado Dept. of Agriculture update on infected horses
May 16 - Information on upcoming shows in Oklahoma
May 15 - Washington State University voluntary isolation for equine patients
May 14 - Idaho Department of Agriculture press release
Additional equine herpesvirus resources:
USDA "Recommendations for Horses Exposed to EHV-1 or EHM"
USDA EHV-1 overview and reports
USDA guide to understanding equine herpesvirus and EHV-1
AAEP Fact Sheet on equine herpesvirus
AAEP information about equine herpesvirus
Frequently asked questions about equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) & EHV-1
Addition FAQ on EHM and EVH-1
Information about handling sick horses from UC Davis
Equine herpesvirus control guidelines from AAEP
General bio-security instructions from AAEP
Equine herpesvirus fact sheet from California Department of Food and Agriculture
Links to U.S. and Canadian Animal Health Offices (State/Provincial Veterinarians)
Radio interview with Dr. Paul Lunn, Colorado State University, National Association of Farm Broadcasters
Radio interview with Dr. Paul Lunn, KCOL 600 AM
Paper about EHV-1, the neurological disease and control from Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Western Nationals Champion contract EVH-1
QHN story on the continuing recovery of Czisny's and Vaughn's horses
QHN story on Amber Czisny's Peppyschino Jerry
QHN story on Kim Vaughn's Shesa Silver Spoon
Equine herpesvirus Q&A with Dr. Paul Morley
On May 14, Quarter Horse News reporter Bridget Kirkwood Cook interviewed Dr. Paul Morley, DVM, PhD, Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and director of Hospital Bio-security at Colorado State University, about the equine herpesvirus. He answered a number of questions about the disease.
QHN interview with Dr. Paul Morley
Oregon horse positive for EVH-1 after attending Western Nationals in Utah
An Oregon horse has tested positive for a neurological form of Equine Herpes Virus traced to a horse show in Utah. The virus has been confirmed in other states including Washington, Idaho, California, and Colorado. Confirmation of Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) has been made on a horse in Clackamas County that was in close contact with other horses that had attended the Utah show. None of these horses are showing symptoms of the disease and have been isolated from other animals at this time.
Horses that participated in the National Cutting Horse Association's Western National Championship in Ogden, Utah from April 30 through May 8 may have been exposed to the virus.
A statewide network of veterinarians has been alerted about the disease. All suspected and confirmed cases of EHM are to be reported to State Veterinarian Dr. Don Hansen of the Oregon Department of Agriculture.
EHM is not transmissible to people, but it is a serious disease of horses that can cause respiratory, neurologic disease and death. The most common way for EHM to spread is by direct horse-to-horse contact. The virus can also spread through the air, contaminated equipment, clothing, and hands.
Symptoms include fever, decreased coordination, nasal discharge, urine dribbling, loss of tail tone, hind limb weakness, leaning against a wall or fence to maintain balance, lethargy, and the inability to rise. While there is no cure, the symptoms of the disease may be treatable.
The state veterinarian advises horse owners to practice strict biosecurity measures and hygiene if they travel to shows and competitions with their animals. Horse owners are also directed to contact their veterinarian if they have any questions.
ODA is in contact with owners of the other Oregon horses that attended the Utah event. Those horses continue to be monitored for clinical signs of EHM. No other cases of the virus have been reported in Oregon. (Written by the Oregon Department of Agriculture)
Biosecurity recommendations for horses who attended the Odgen, Utah, event or the Bakersfield, Calif., event
o Isolate exposed horse a minimum of 30 feet away from all other horses (round pen if necessary) for 21 days
o Monitor temperature twice a day for 14 days.
o Immediately report temperatures over 102F to your private veterinarian.
o Use separate equipment, bucket, halters/leads for isolated horse.
o Use protective clothing when handling isolated horse- coveralls, boot covers, gloves. Do not use same clothing with other horses
o Ideally, use separate personnel for isolated horses.
o Restrict movement.
(Written by California Department of Food and Agriculture)
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