Colorado Monitoring Equine Herpes Outbreak

Equine herpesvirus poses threat to horses in multiple states

The highly contagious virus has been linked to a recent rodeo event, with known cases diagnosed in horses from Texas and Oklahoma.

Equine Herpesvirus Outbreak Spreads Across Multiple States After Texas Rodeo Event

Horses are quarantined after an EHV-1 outbreak from a Texas rodeo event. Multiple states are affected, with some horses euthanized and strict biosecurity measures implemented.

Colorado monitoring Equine Herpes outbreak

(COLORADO) — The Colorado State Veterinarian's Office is monitoring an outbreak of the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) in Texas and Oklahoma connected to horses that participated in rodeo events in those states. According to the Veterinarian's Office, EHV-1 is a highly contagious and sometimes fatal virus that can cause a serious neurological disease in horses [...]

Concern grows as more horses test positive for neurological disease

SALEM, Ohio — Local stables and arenas in the tri-state area are tightening up their safety measures as concerns grow over an outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy, or EHM. The outbreak traces back to the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association World Finals and Elite Barrel Race event held in Waco, Texas, from Nov. 5 to Nov. 9. As of Nov. 21, the Equine Disease Communication Center has confirmed 16 connected cases. EHM is a highly co…

Texas Equine Herpes Outbreak Puts Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma Horse Communities on Alert

The agriculture departments of Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma are putting horse owners in their states on alert following an outbreak of an easily spread, but preventable, virus that can be fatal to equines. As of Thursday, there have been no cases of the disease reported in Arkansas. Mark Russell, professor and extension equine specialist for […] The post Texas Equine Herpes Outbreak Puts Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma Horse Communities on Alert …

Texas equine herpes outbreaks puts Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma horse communities on alert

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma agriculture departments are putting horse owners in their states on alert following an outbreak of an easily spread, but preventable virus that can be fatal to equines. As of Thursday, there have been no cases of the disease reported in Arkansas. Mark Russell, professor and extension equine […]