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jumping-horse — A breakdown in biosecurity measures at a jumping horse event in Spain in 2021 spawned an EHV-1 outbreak that spread to several countries and killed 18 horses. • Photo by Molly Montag.

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European EHV-1 Outbreak Examined in New Report

Multiple risk factors, poor decision making and failure to follow biosecurity-related rules and regulations contributed to a European EHV-1 Outbreak outbreak that killed 18 horses in Europe last year, a newly released report found.

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EHV-1 Cases Reported in Multiple California Counties

The Equine Disease Communication Center is closely monitoring equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) outbreaks in California

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EHV-1 Confirmed in Texas Panhandle Horse

A Quarter Horse in Texas recently tested positive for the neurological form of equine herpes virus (EHV-1). It is the first case in the Lone Star State this year.

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New Date Set for AQHA Level 1 Championships

The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) West Level 1 Championships will now be held in September. The event planned for April was postponed after horses tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus […]

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Third Horse Tests Positive For EHV-1 After NRCHA Stakes

A third horse that attended the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Stallion Stakes has tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus – type 1 (EHV-1). Officials say the horse is from […]

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Second Texas Horse Tests Positive For Neurologic EHV-1.

Officials say a second Texas horse has been quarantined after showing symptoms of a neurological form of Equine Herpesvirus. The mare had reportedly attended two multi-day barrel races this month […]

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AQHA Postpones Level 1 World Championships After EHV-1 Positives

The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Level 1 World Championships will not be held as planned next week in Las Vegas. Officials postponed the show after two horses tested positive […]

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2 Horses From NRCHA Stallion Stakes Test Positive for EHV-1

Two horses that attended the recent National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Stallion Stakes have tested positive for a non-neurologic form of equine herpesvirus – type 1 (EHV-1). Officials say all […]

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UPDATE: NRBC, GSEC & Hardy Murphy Coliseum Take Extra Precautions for EHV-1

Following an April 10 announcement that a reining horse tested positive for the neurologic form of equine herpes virus (EHV-1), known as equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM), officials are taking extra biosecurity […]

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Reining Horse Tests Positive For Disease Linked to EHV-1

A reining horse that attended a show last month in Oklahoma has tested positive for Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), the neurologic disease linked to Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1). Officials say […]