EHV-1 Western Outbreak Update (New)

An outbreak of equine herpesvirus-1 apparently originated at the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Western National Championships, held April 29 through May 8 in Odgen, Utah. According to a USDA situation report (PDF), as of May 19, a total of 997 horses were reportedly exposed to EHV-1 (either at the NCHA event or through contact with horses exposed at the event); 21 cases of EHV-1 infection and 12 cases of EHM have been confirmed; and 7 horses died or were euthanized.   Next Page»