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- Five Things To Know About Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1)
The neurologic form, which causes a condition known as Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), is the most dangerous and transmissible If a horse becomes infected with EHV-1, clinical signs typically appear within five to 10 days, but that period may be prolonged in cases of EHM
- Equine Herpesvirus | Equine Disease Communication Center
EHV-1 and EHV-4 (very rare) can cause the neurologic form of the disease (equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM)) which creates damage to the spinal cord and can be fatal
- Horse Virus Outbreak Across Multiple States: Inside the 2025 EHV-1 . . .
The 2025 horse virus outbreak has grown much faster than anyone expected It began with a group of sick horses after the WPRA World Finals Elite Barrel Race in Waco, Texas What looked like a small cluster has now become a multi-state equine health crisis Cases of EHV-1 and the neurologic form, EHM, have been confirmed across the country Horses that competed in Waco—or even passed
- Disease Alert: Equine Herpesvirus
EHV-1 primarily causes upper respiratory disease and abortions stillbirths in horses In some cases, it causes a neurological disease called equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM) that can be fatal EHV-3 causes a venereal disease called coital exanthema
- EHV-1 EHM Outbreak Update: 28 Horses Affected Across 8 States
Get the latest updates on the EHV-1 EHM outbreak linked to the WPRA World Finals See affected states, symptoms, and essential biosecurity tips for horse owners
- Equine herpesvirus: EHV-1 and EHM | UMN Extension
Equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) refers to the neurological form of EHV-1 Horses positive for EHV-1 and show neurological signs such as incoordination and hind-end weakness are considered positive for EHM
- USEF Webinar Shares Best Practices For Showing Safely During Ongoing . . .
With the heightened concern surrounding EHV-1 and EHM biosecurity as outbreaks continue to unfold, DeNotta outlined the virus’ behavior, presentation and the current outbreak, before Dr Flynn shifted the focus to practical biosecurity measures and best practices for horses who are traveling and competing
- A Nasty Brain Illness Is Spreading Quickly Among Horses in the U. S . . .
A troublesome virus EHM is caused by an infection of the equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) EHV-1 is a ubiquitous and highly contagious germ Most horses catch it at some point in their lives, usually
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