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| Does anyone have any information about recent EHV-1 cases here in Minnesota that is available? I am not on Facebook and have been advised there have been recent diagnosed cases. Does anyone have info on this they can share? Thank you! |
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Location: MN | I've heard "a barrel race in SW MN over March 8&9. 2 confirmed cases and 8 suspected.
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Location: WI | 2 confirmed, up to 8 more in testing in Eastern MN/Western WI. I talked to my vet this morning, he advised against travel unless you absolutely have to and that the U of M is getting involved trying to trace the source/event. |
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| Not finding much for MN ... OR had some recently ... http://www.aqha.com/Showing/News-Articles/03112014-EHV1-Outbreak-in...
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Location: WI | I don't know how to post a picture of it, but Stillwater Vet Clinic posted this just now:
************ATTENTION***************** On March 7, 2014 two barrel horses located North of Stillwater were tested positive for EHV1. One horse was euthanized. On March 17, 2014 one barrel horse located North of Stillwater in Wisconsin showed signs consistent with an EHV1 infection, and is currently down and unable to get up. Tests are pending. On March 18, 2014 a Barrel horse was taken to the University of Minnesota for neurologic symptoms ( EHV1 like symptoms) and was euthanized. Tests are pending On March 18, 2014 a Barrel horse was examined in the west metro area for neurologic symptoms (EHV1 like symptoms) and is being treated. Tests are pending. At this time we are recommending that barrel horses do not travel to shows until these tests are completed and the extent of this outbreak can be determined. |
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| I Met with my vet today from Stillwater and he confirmed the facts and states that travel is not recommended until as the above poster says a handle is on the outbreak. As we know there are large events in verndale this weekend and Winona next weekend. Please everyone be careful and responsible. |
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| I hadnt heard... thank you for posting.
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | Thank you for posting this information. This is very scary and I hope there's a handle on it very soon. |
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| Winona has been cancelled for next weekend. Many producers are cancelling. Have not heard from Verndale as of yet. Hopefully they will be pro active and cancel as well. Scary. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | I wanted to go at least on Friday, but it sounds like the vets are pretty worried about this. Verndale hasn't decided to postpone the weekend, but I think they probably will, because it's not worth the risk. I don't think I could forgive myself if I hauled horses and one of them comes down with this......when I knew full well what the risks were. It would be different if it happened sporadically, but when the warnings are there, forget it. |
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| That's just it. Unfortunately if there are events.... Some people are bound to go. The more proactive people are about prevention, the faster they can get this under control. Up here winter races are just a disaster for something like this with how tight of quarters everyone packs into warm up pens and waiting areas because it's so cold out.... |
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Location: Wisconsin | If all the producers would be Pro active, it would shorten the time of which this will be around. It just keeps dragging on when people are all over the place. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | Ashley Gustafson - 2014-03-19 9:32 PM That's just it. Unfortunately if there are events.... Some people are bound to go. The more proactive people are about prevention, the faster they can get this under control. Up here winter races are just a disaster for something like this with how tight of quarters everyone packs into warm up pens and waiting areas because it's so cold out....
All I know is that it's not worth it for me. Some of these people don't have a clue, though. |
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| This WARNING is NOT directed toward current episode discussed on this thread ..
JUST GOOD INFORMATION TO KNOW ....>>>
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/27373/neurologic-ehv-1-the-top-fiv... |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | linds - 2014-03-19 3:44 PM I don't know how to post a picture of it, but Stillwater Vet Clinic posted this just now:
************ATTENTION*****************
On March 7, 2014 two barrel horses located North of Stillwater were tested positive for EHV1. One horse was euthanized.
On March 17, 2014 one barrel horse located North of Stillwater in Wisconsin showed signs consistent with an EHV1 infection, and is currently down and unable to get up. Tests are pending.
On March 18, 2014 a Barrel horse was taken to the University of Minnesota for neurologic symptoms ( EHV1 like symptoms) and was euthanized. Tests are pending
On March 18, 2014 a Barrel horse was examined in the west metro area for neurologic symptoms (EHV1 like symptoms) and is being treated. Tests are pending.
At this time we are recommending that barrel horses do not travel to shows until these tests are completed and the extent of this outbreak can be determined.
So this thing has just started and already they've euthanized at least 2 horses over in Stillwater, plus there's talk of horses from a show in Winona coming down with EHV-1. What bugs me even more is these were "barrel horses". I've already decided I'm not going anywhere until this settles down, but I hope there is a concerted effort to shut everything down for a while until they've gotten a handle on this before it gets out of hand. I hope people decide to hunker down and whoever is putting on these shows uses good judgement. |
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Location: ND | HotbearLVR - 2014-03-19 9:24 PM I wanted to go at least on Friday, but it sounds like the vets are pretty worried about this. Verndale hasn't decided to postpone the weekend, but I think they probably will, because it's not worth the risk. I don't think I could forgive myself if I hauled horses and one of them comes down with this......when I knew full well what the risks were. It would be different if it happened sporadically, but when the warnings are there, forget it.
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linds - 2014-03-19 3:44 PM I don't know how to post a picture of it, but Stillwater Vet Clinic posted this just now:
************ATTENTION*****************
On March 7, 2014 two barrel horses located North of Stillwater were tested positive for EHV1. One horse was euthanized.
On March 17, 2014 one barrel horse located North of Stillwater in Wisconsin showed signs consistent with an EHV1 infection, and is currently down and unable to get up. Tests are pending.
On March 18, 2014 a Barrel horse was taken to the University of Minnesota for neurologic symptoms ( EHV1 like symptoms) and was euthanized. Tests are pending
On March 18, 2014 a Barrel horse was examined in the west metro area for neurologic symptoms (EHV1 like symptoms) and is being treated. Tests are pending.
At this time we are recommending that barrel horses do not travel to shows until these tests are completed and the extent of this outbreak can be determined.
Another thing is, we can't pin this on just barrel horses anymore. A friend mentioned that there was a reining show at Winona the weekend before the barrel race, and a AQHA show the weekend after. The entire horse industry needs to be on the watch, too. Many of my friends have barrel horses, and also own a pleasure horse. They could be bringing their exposed barrel horse home, and taking their pleasure horse to a show the next weekend. It's just so easy for this to reach different areas. I just hope everyone stays home for a little bit and we can get this in control as much as well as we possibly can, without spreading it more.  |
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Location: ND | WrapN3MN - 2014-03-20 9:45 AM
HotbearLVR - 2014-03-20 9:29 AM
linds - 2014-03-19 3:44 PM I don't know how to post a picture of it, but Stillwater Vet Clinic posted this just now:
************ATTENTION*****************
On March 7, 2014 two barrel horses located North of Stillwater were tested positive for EHV1. One horse was euthanized.
On March 17, 2014 one barrel horse located North of Stillwater in Wisconsin showed signs consistent with an EHV1 infection, and is currently down and unable to get up. Tests are pending.
On March 18, 2014 a Barrel horse was taken to the University of Minnesota for neurologic symptoms ( EHV1 like symptoms) and was euthanized. Tests are pending
On March 18, 2014 a Barrel horse was examined in the west metro area for neurologic symptoms (EHV1 like symptoms) and is being treated. Tests are pending.
At this time we are recommending that barrel horses do not travel to shows until these tests are completed and the extent of this outbreak can be determined.
Another thing is, we can't pin this on just barrel horses anymore. A friend mentioned that there was a reining show at Winona the weekend before the barrel race, and a AQHA show the weekend after. The entire horse industry needs to be on the watch, too. Many of my friends have barrel horses, and also own a pleasure horse. They could be bringing their exposed barrel horse home, and taking their pleasure horse to a show the next weekend. It's just so easy for this to reach different areas. I just hope everyone stays home for a little bit and we can get this in control as much as well as we possibly can, without spreading it more.
it's amusing how often there is a discipline blame game with whatever type of event that something like this shows up at.......it really should be a species blame game....**** horses and their humans.... |
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| Just another thought- if you have been traveling or exposed to events where there have been confirmed cases and you are concerned you should consider waiting to vaccinate until you are certain you are out of the incubating period. Many will develop a slight fever after their vaccines and it makes it difficult to determine what is going on. In addition to the possible fever it also taxes their immune system when they need it most if they have been exposed. Something to think about.
**I should add that these are your typical spring vaccines I am talking about as it is that time of year where many are having theirs done**
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| As a local (WAY too local) veterinarian, I receive email notifications of reportable disease outbreaks. So far, MN and WI have sent nothing and have nothing on their websites. I am NOT saying this isn't true (not at all) but so far, there appears to be no official notification or response.
What I am reading here appears to be correct according to people I have spoken to that are intimately involved with the situation. I also appears that another horse may have died yesterday in Polk County, WI. The outbreak seems to have originated or spread at Winona and is centered around the Stillwater, MN/Polk County, WI area. It is rumored that Oasis Equestrian Center in MN is quarantined too but I'm not sure. They have cancelled upcoming events. Many local boarding facilities are enforcing a quarantine as well--no traffic in or out of their places--as a precaution.
So far, this is all rumor, albeit from reliable sources, but I'm not taking chances. My boarded horse is coming home to be monitored and quarantined for 10 days.
I'll post any updates I get from the State. And no, it's not just barrel racers. My horse is boarded at a primarily reining facility. It's any horse--I think Stillwater made a bit of an incorrect statement trying to get the information out there :-) |
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| I don't think anyone with any sense would think that only barrel horses are susceptible to this virus, however I think it's important to know when and where these horses have been to. I know I was concerned because I have been traveling and at recent events so because of this we are being very aware of the possibility that there could be a problem. Similar to other parts of the country the barrel racing community here is relatively tight and so many of the same horses are at all of the local events which only perpetuated the problem. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | Obviously all horses are at risk. The reason I mentioned barrel horses is because I am sure other barrel horses that will be coming to Verndale this weekend were in close proximity to those barrel horses that have contracted the disease. The virus can survive outside the body for a month and the incubation period is up to 10 days. This is something that really requires uniform precautions/participation in order to minimlze spread and keep it from becoming something bigger. If most bigger shows put things on hold, but some podunk saddle club decides to have a game show, etc.... that could negate the effort. It's hard to control, but I wonder at what point do they just decide to shut everything down for a month across MN and Wisc. I wonder what's the "trigger" for that kind of drastic action. I don't know the answer. All I know is I'm not going anywhere for a couple weeks, at least, until this thing blows over. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | shepsrus - 2014-03-20 10:19 AM As a local (WAY too local) veterinarian, I receive email notifications of reportable disease outbreaks. So far, MN and WI have sent nothing and have nothing on their websites. I am NOT saying this isn't true (not at all) but so far, there appears to be no official notification or response. What I am reading here appears to be correct according to people I have spoken to that are intimately involved with the situation. I also appears that another horse may have died yesterday in Polk County, WI. The outbreak seems to have originated or spread at Winona and is centered around the Stillwater, MN/Polk County, WI area. It is rumored that Oasis Equestrian Center in MN is quarantined too but I'm not sure. They have cancelled upcoming events. Many local boarding facilities are enforcing a quarantine as well--no traffic in or out of their places--as a precaution. So far, this is all rumor, albeit from reliable sources, but I'm not taking chances. My boarded horse is coming home to be monitored and quarantined for 10 days. I'll post any updates I get from the State. And no, it's not just barrel racers. My horse is boarded at a primarily reining facility. It's any horse--I think Stillwater made a bit of an incorrect statement trying to get the information out there :-)
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | brlracerchick - 2014-03-20 10:37 AM I wonder what this means for the BRF coming up....
That is what has been going through my head also. |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | shepsrus - 2014-03-20 10:19 AM As a local (WAY too local) veterinarian, I receive email notifications of reportable disease outbreaks. So far, MN and WI have sent nothing and have nothing on their websites. I am NOT saying this isn't true (not at all) but so far, there appears to be no official notification or response. What I am reading here appears to be correct according to people I have spoken to that are intimately involved with the situation. I also appears that another horse may have died yesterday in Polk County, WI. The outbreak seems to have originated or spread at Winona and is centered around the Stillwater, MN/Polk County, WI area. It is rumored that Oasis Equestrian Center in MN is quarantined too but I'm not sure. They have cancelled upcoming events. Many local boarding facilities are enforcing a quarantine as well--no traffic in or out of their places--as a precaution. So far, this is all rumor, albeit from reliable sources, but I'm not taking chances. My boarded horse is coming home to be monitored and quarantined for 10 days. I'll post any updates I get from the State. And no, it's not just barrel racers. My horse is boarded at a primarily reining facility. It's any horse--I think Stillwater made a bit of an incorrect statement trying to get the information out there :-)
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Location: The South | Does anyone know if vaccinated horses are still affected by this? I haven't read anything about it yet and I'm curious. I vaccinate with a 5 in 1 that's supposed to have EHV-1 in it. I don't know if it's like flu for humans where there's a bunch of different strains possible and they make an educated guess on which ones to put in this years vaccine.
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Location: Nebraska | LindsayJordan84 - 2014-03-20 11:33 AM Does anyone know if vaccinated horses are still affected by this? I haven't read anything about it yet and I'm curious. I vaccinate with a 5 in 1 that's supposed to have EHV-1 in it. I don't know if it's like flu for humans where there's a bunch of different strains possible and they make an educated guess on which ones to put in this years vaccine. Prayers for all of our friends up north, I hope it stays contained and dies out quickly.
I thought when the last outbreak happened that it was a different strain, but I'm not sure. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | LindsayJordan84 - 2014-03-20 11:33 AM Does anyone know if vaccinated horses are still affected by this? I haven't read anything about it yet and I'm curious. I vaccinate with a 5 in 1 that's supposed to have EHV-1 in it. I don't know if it's like flu for humans where there's a bunch of different strains possible and they make an educated guess on which ones to put in this years vaccine. Prayers for all of our friends up north, I hope it stays contained and dies out quickly.
My understanding is the EHV-1 vaccine protects against the respiratory form of the equine herpesvirus ("Rhino"), but not against the neurologic form, which is what we are concerned about in this instance. Maybe I'm wrong, but that's my undertanding. In other words, having vaccinated against rhino doesn't protect against this deadly variant. |
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| Okay--here's the scoop. I just spoke with the MN Board of Animal Health. They do not have a lot of info on this except that there were two confirmed cases of EHV-1 "n-strain" in Chisago County on the same farm. One horse died and one is recovering. The strain they isolated is a non-typical strain, meaning it does not usually cause neurological signs (non-neuropathogenic strain LOL).
There are numerous other reports of neurological animals in both MN and WI but test results are not in yet. They will not comment on unconfirmed cases, as frustrating as that may be. It does appear that there are more cases out there. They will probably coordinate with WI and notify veterinarians if the pending test results are positive. There was a horse that was at Oasis Equestrian Center in MN that has neurological signs--not sure on the timing but it was not boarded there, she didn't think. That's all I know.
And the vaccine does not protect against the neurological form of the disease, only the respiratory and abortion forms. There is evidence that vaccinating reduces SHEDDING of the virus, but if your horse is exposed, no vaccine will help. I still will recommend vaccinating because of the shedding issue. If it reduces shedding, then fewer other horses are exposed.
(and sorry--I didn't mean that anyone was getting bent out of shape about the barrel horse comments. I too, thought it a little odd that they specifically addressed barrel racers. Like we all hang out exclusively? You know, those reiners...LOL).
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http://www.examiner.com/article/ehv-1-outbreak-cancels-many-midwest-horse-events
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| CYA Ranch - 2014-03-20 11:21 AM brlracerchick - 2014-03-20 10:37 AM I wonder what this means for the BRF coming up.... That is what has been going through my head also.
I thought the same thing, but I also think that by the time BRF rolls around in 3 weeks, the horses would either have it or be past the incubation/quarantine period.
If the locations where it was found are closed down, then they wouldn't infect more horses during that 3 week period that would be travelling to BRF.
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Location: North Dakota | WrapN3MN - 2014-03-20 9:45 AM HotbearLVR - 2014-03-20 9:29 AM linds - 2014-03-19 3:44 PM I don't know how to post a picture of it, but Stillwater Vet Clinic posted this just now: ************ATTENTION***************** On March 7, 2014 two barrel horses located North of Stillwater were tested positive for EHV1. One horse was euthanized. On March 17, 2014 one barrel horse located North of Stillwater in Wisconsin showed signs consistent with an EHV1 infection, and is currently down and unable to get up. Tests are pending. On March 18, 2014 a Barrel horse was taken to the University of Minnesota for neurologic symptoms ( EHV1 like symptoms) and was euthanized. Tests are pending On March 18, 2014 a Barrel horse was examined in the west metro area for neurologic symptoms (EHV1 like symptoms) and is being treated. Tests are pending. At this time we are recommending that barrel horses do not travel to shows until these tests are completed and the extent of this outbreak can be determined. Another thing is, we can't pin this on just barrel horses anymore. A friend mentioned that there was a reining show at Winona the weekend before the barrel race, and a AQHA show the weekend after. The entire horse industry needs to be on the watch, too. Many of my friends have barrel horses, and also own a pleasure horse. They could be bringing their exposed barrel horse home, and taking their pleasure horse to a show the next weekend. It's just so easy for this to reach different areas. I just hope everyone stays home for a little bit and we can get this in control as much as well as we possibly can, without spreading it more.
Edited: I guess they have now decided to postpone it.
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March 20, 2014
There have been reports from equine practitioners in parts of eastern MN and western WI of horses with acute neurologic signs. Two of the affected horses have tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) infection (non-neuropathogenic strain). The two positive cases were horses on the same premises in Chisago County, Minnesota. Diagnostic tests are pending on additional horses.
Equine herpesvirus-1 is a highly contagious virus that causes respiratory disease, abortion, and intermittent outbreaks of neurologic disease in horses. Symptoms that should alert horse owners to the possibility of neurologic EHV-1 infection include fever, weakness and incoordination, and urine dribbling or inability to urinate. Horses with these symptoms should be examined immediately by a veterinarian. Suspect horses should be isolated from healthy horses and tested for EHV-1 by submitting nasal swabs and whole blood in EDTA tubes to UC-Davis for real-time PCR analysis. Information about sample submission is available by visiting the UC Davis website.
The neuropathogenic strain of EHV-1 is a reportable disease in Minnesota. Test results that are confirmed to be the neuropathogenic strain of EHV-1 must be forwarded to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health.
The University of Minnesota Center for Animal Health and Food Safety recommends that horses with a fever and symptoms of contagious respiratory infection should be kept at home and not taken to shows, clinics or public trail rides. Horse owners should also be aware that transportation of horses to competitions, shows and clinics may increase the risk of exposure to infectious organisms. Owners of affected horses should wash and disinfect their hands and change their clothes before coming into contact with healthy horses to prevent the potential spread of these infectious organisms.
The Minnesota Board of Animal Health will provide updates to the veterinary community as the situation evolves.
Educational handouts on EHV-1:
U of M Center for Animal Health and Food Safety EHV-1 fact sheet
U.S. Department of Agriculture EHV brochure
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | shepsrus - 2014-03-20 12:44 PM From the MN Board of Animal Health (they DID finally send something out to vets): March 20, 2014 There have been reports from equine practitioners in parts of eastern MN and western WI of horses with acute neurologic signs. Two of the affected horses have tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) infection (non-neuropathogenic strain). The two positive cases were horses on the same premises in Chisago County, Minnesota. Diagnostic tests are pending on additional horses. Equine herpesvirus-1 is a highly contagious virus that causes respiratory disease, abortion, and intermittent outbreaks of neurologic disease in horses. Symptoms that should alert horse owners to the possibility of neurologic EHV-1 infection include fever, weakness and incoordination, and urine dribbling or inability to urinate. Horses with these symptoms should be examined immediately by a veterinarian. Suspect horses should be isolated from healthy horses and tested for EHV-1 by submitting nasal swabs and whole blood in EDTA tubes to UC-Davis for real-time PCR analysis. Information about sample submission is available by visiting the UC Davis website. The neuropathogenic strain of EHV-1 is a reportable disease in Minnesota. Test results that are confirmed to be the neuropathogenic strain of EHV-1 must be forwarded to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health. The University of Minnesota Center for Animal Health and Food Safety recommends that horses with a fever and symptoms of contagious respiratory infection should be kept at home and not taken to shows, clinics or public trail rides. Horse owners should also be aware that transportation of horses to competitions, shows and clinics may increase the risk of exposure to infectious organisms. Owners of affected horses should wash and disinfect their hands and change their clothes before coming into contact with healthy horses to prevent the potential spread of these infectious organisms. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health will provide updates to the veterinary community as the situation evolves. Educational handouts on EHV-1: U of M Center for Animal Health and Food Safety EHV-1 fact sheet U.S. Department of Agriculture EHV brochure
Thanks so much for shedding so much light on this for us. You are a breath of fresh air and I hope you post more often!
So, in essence, postponing the shows is a very sensible thing, especially since there are other potentially positive cases out there.
The Verndale show was cancelled, by the way. I guess we just hunker down for a couple more weeks until the dust has settled, hopefully. Bummer. Oh well. It's only March. |
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| A lot of non barrel events are getting cancelled in MN as well just as a precaution. Which will greatly help as some people out there would still haul even though they are at risk. Remember to never share buckets, brushes, tack ect. It can be spread primary (nose to nose contact) or secondary (people touch infected horse and go touch another horse, through buckets ect). Bleach is definitely my friend! Sadly it is also airborne so check your horses temp daily if your horse has potentially been exposed. I saw on facebook that many arenas, Oasis, Arrowhead and others are on lockdown to be precautious. I also saw that on facebook that Oasis said they have no horses showing symptoms or anything... Stillwater is showing information regarding cases in MN/WI not just the ones they are dealing with, currently they are sending cases to the U of M as they have lots of resources and great quarantine facilities. I know of one horse who showed all symptoms (neurological and all) and they are awaiting the autopsy results to confirm so they won't positively say the horse had it because test take a couple days. We can hope that this is contained quickly and no one loses anymore horses. |
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| It's been confirmed by the U of M - a horse in Farmington was euthanized with the symptoms & EHV-1 has been confirmed as the cause. The horse was boarded at a mixed discipline barn (eventing, dressage, western pleasure, driving, trail riders, etc...) thinking that only barrel racers are at risk is NOT true. Many horses could have been exposed once those horses left the competition. The virus can shed and live in stalls filled with shavings for up to three weeks, then it takes a week for symptoms to be noticeable, that means FOUR WEEKS PLUS AFTER a sick horse has been in the environment your horse can still be at risk. I would plan on NOT GOING ANYWHERE for ATLEAST FOUR week, possibly six. Cross your fingers and keep your horses safe!
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Location: Nebraska | Nateracer - 2014-03-20 12:32 PM
CYA Ranch - 2014-03-20 11:21 AM brlracerchick - 2014-03-20 10:37 AM I wonder what this means for the BRF coming up.... That is what has been going through my head also.
If the locations where it was found are closed down, then they wouldn't infect more horses during that 3 week period that would be travelling to BRF.
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Location: WI | Lyric203 - 2014-03-20 2:10 PM A lot of non barrel events are getting cancelled in MN as well just as a precaution. Which will greatly help as some people out there would still haul even though they are at risk. Remember to never share buckets, brushes, tack ect. It can be spread primary (nose to nose contact) or secondary (people touch infected horse and go touch another horse, through buckets ect). Bleach is definitely my friend! Sadly it is also airborne so check your horses temp daily if your horse has potentially been exposed. I saw on facebook that many arenas, Oasis, Arrowhead and others are on lockdown to be precautious. I also saw that on facebook that Oasis said they have no horses showing symptoms or anything... Stillwater is showing information regarding cases in MN/WI not just the ones they are dealing with, currently they are sending cases to the U of M as they have lots of resources and great quarantine facilities. I know of one horse who showed all symptoms (neurological and all) and they are awaiting the autopsy results to confirm so they won't positively say the horse had it because test take a couple days. We can hope that this is contained quickly and no one loses anymore horses.
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Location: Small Town Iowa | Thanks for all the updates everyone. One of my concerns is that competitors will travel into other nearby states just to compete since the events in MN and WI are being postponed. I hope people are smarter than that, but it is a concern of mine. |
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Location: Oklahoma | jcrouse - 2014-03-21 6:32 AM Thanks for all the updates everyone. One of my concerns is that competitors will travel into other nearby states just to compete since the events in MN and WI are being postponed. I hope people are smarter than that, but it is a concern of mine.
Know of multiple trailers from exposed areas come down for the Diamonds and Dirt. so it literally can be anywhere. Be very careful. |
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| brlracerchick - 2014-03-20 3:35 PM Nateracer - 2014-03-20 12:32 PM CYA Ranch - 2014-03-20 11:21 AM brlracerchick - 2014-03-20 10:37 AM I wonder what this means for the BRF coming up.... That is what has been going through my head also.
If the locations where it was found are closed down, then they wouldn't infect more horses during that 3 week period that would be travelling to BRF.
Those are my thoughts. hope you're right : )
Looks like they said the virus can live up to 30 days at a location. They said it takes a week to show up in horses that have it. When exactly was the MN show?
That would give a time frame for those horses that were exposed, and/or contracted the virus. If there are only a few confirmed cases, and those barns are quarantined....does that reduce the risk for the rest of us if the contaminated arenas are shut down as well?
I know the virus is airborne and can be anywhere in the air so no one is completely and utterly safe. |
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| From what i understand the winona show was two weeks ago, and a rodeo in souix falls, Sd. Then this past sunday, before it was caught, many of those horses, or horses from same barns, were at the henderson race.. so im not sure where it started....but huge chance that its gotten out there more than we already know :/ praying for all horse owners! |
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Location: Iowa | I bet that if there were as many shows for other diciplines this time of year(winter) then we would be hearing about more than just barrel horses getting this. Are the sale barns being effected with this yet???? |
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| Keeping this at the top as there's a discussion about canceling a the Iowa nbha spring fling in Cedar Rapids in 2 weeks over this.
My thoughts are: we are working with our vet to cover the bases we can, including an immune booster. I'll be starting to monitor temp a few days before we leave, during and after. Minimizing stall time by tying out during the day and as long as they will let me into night...
We'll see. It's two weeks out so if there are no new cases between now and then I will feel better, not safe since the spread potential is longer, but better. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | I talked to my vet yesterday, and she was saying that while there hasn't been any decision to quarrantine anything on a state level, there is a lot of anxiety over this. One reason was because it is a little unusual to see these outbreaks around this time of year. In her opinion, it's a good idea to lay low for a while, until this all settles down.
It's hard because every year around this time people are getting antsy to get out and get the barrel racing season started, so they tend to throw caution to the wind. Same with driving on icy roads and taking a chance with bad weather.
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Location: Small Town Iowa | OhMax - 2014-03-21 8:08 AM
Keeping this at the top as there's a discussion about canceling a the Iowa nbha spring fling in Cedar Rapids in 2 weeks over this.
My thoughts are: we are working with our vet to cover the bases we can, including an immune booster. I'll be starting to monitor temp a few days before we leave, during and after. Minimizing stall time by tying out during the day and as long as they will let me into night...
We'll see. It's two weeks out so if there are no new cases between now and then I will feel better, not safe since the spread potential is longer, but better.
I have heard the same about possibly cancelling the Spring Fling at Kirkwood. But at this time it's just hearsay, I don't think the state director has actually made a statement yet on the matter. |
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Location: Small Town Iowa | jcrouse - 2014-03-21 8:39 AM
OhMax - 2014-03-21 8:08 AM
Keeping this at the top as there's a discussion about canceling a the Iowa nbha spring fling in Cedar Rapids in 2 weeks over this.
My thoughts are: we are working with our vet to cover the bases we can, including an immune booster. I'll be starting to monitor temp a few days before we leave, during and after. Minimizing stall time by tying out during the day and as long as they will let me into night...
We'll see. It's two weeks out so if there are no new cases between now and then I will feel better, not safe since the spread potential is longer, but better.
I have heard the same about possibly cancelling the Spring Fling at Kirkwood. But at this time it's just hearsay, I don't think the state director has actually made a statement yet on the matter.
It is posted that the registration has been extended an extra week due to the concerns of EHV-1 and also our local NBHA district has posted a poll to see who would go and who won't be going because of the outbreak. |
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| jcrouse - 2014-03-21 9:48 AM
jcrouse - 2014-03-21 8:39 AM
OhMax - 2014-03-21 8:08 AM
Keeping this at the top as there's a discussion about canceling a the Iowa nbha spring fling in Cedar Rapids in 2 weeks over this.
My thoughts are: we are working with our vet to cover the bases we can, including an immune booster. I'll be starting to monitor temp a few days before we leave, during and after. Minimizing stall time by tying out during the day and as long as they will let me into night...
We'll see. It's two weeks out so if there are no new cases between now and then I will feel better, not safe since the spread potential is longer, but better.
I have heard the same about possibly cancelling the Spring Fling at Kirkwood. But at this time it's just hearsay, I don't think the state director has actually made a statement yet on the matter.
It is posted that the registration has been extended an extra week due to the concerns of EHV-1 and also our local NBHA district has posted a poll to see who would go and who won't be going because of the outbreak.
Hadn't seen the extension. Are you district 5? I'm following/involved in that discussion.
Curious to know Kirkwood's take and any precautions they are taking. It's in their best interest I would think to help be pro active as well. |
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| Chevy_Girl_09 - 2014-03-21 7:40 AM
From what i understand the winona show was two weeks ago, and a rodeo in souix falls, Sd. Then this past sunday, before it was caught, many of those horses, or horses from same barns, were at the henderson race.. so im not sure where it started....but huge chance that its gotten out there more than we already know :/ praying for all horse owners!
The events in question that I'm aware of, in addition to possibly the souix falls rodeo was the Winona event held at the MN Equestrian Center March 7-9th, the Oasis Equestrian Center Thursday night jackpot March 13th and Henderson March 16th. |
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Location: stalking Gail... | Runnin < C > - 2014-03-21 6:06 AM jcrouse - 2014-03-21 6:32 AM Thanks for all the updates everyone. One of my concerns is that competitors will travel into other nearby states just to compete since the events in MN and WI are being postponed. I hope people are smarter than that, but it is a concern of mine. Know of multiple trailers from exposed areas come down for the Diamonds and Dirt. so it literally can be anywhere. Be very careful.
I dont believe the horses that were at D&D were ever at the Winona show. They had all left for D&D before the Winona show started.
BUT...some of the horses at the Winona show are entered and running at the Columbia Barrel Bash this weekend... |
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| Here is an article from AQHA America's Horse about travelling and safety guidelines for EHV-1 as well as other equine diseases.
http://americashorsedaily.com/strike-a-balance-with-ehv-1/#.Uyxt0RUo5dg |
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Location: Way up North | http://www.startribune.com/local/251340881.html#Ok8IqMexjGdpybdy.01 |
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| Keeping this bumped up for more to see. Just stay low, and stay home! At least for 4 weeks! |
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Location: Small Town Iowa | OhMax - 2014-03-21 9:09 AM
jcrouse - 2014-03-21 9:48 AM
jcrouse - 2014-03-21 8:39 AM
OhMax - 2014-03-21 8:08 AM
Keeping this at the top as there's a discussion about canceling a the Iowa nbha spring fling in Cedar Rapids in 2 weeks over this.
My thoughts are: we are working with our vet to cover the bases we can, including an immune booster. I'll be starting to monitor temp a few days before we leave, during and after. Minimizing stall time by tying out during the day and as long as they will let me into night...
We'll see. It's two weeks out so if there are no new cases between now and then I will feel better, not safe since the spread potential is longer, but better.
I have heard the same about possibly cancelling the Spring Fling at Kirkwood. But at this time it's just hearsay, I don't think the state director has actually made a statement yet on the matter.
It is posted that the registration has been extended an extra week due to the concerns of EHV-1 and also our local NBHA district has posted a poll to see who would go and who won't be going because of the outbreak.
Hadn't seen the extension. Are you district 5? I'm following/involved in that discussion.
Curious to know Kirkwood's take and any precautions they are taking. It's in their best interest I would think to help be pro active as well.
Yes I'm in D5 for Iowa. And so it pops up on my fb page what the latest is on it. |
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| Bumping this back up with the latest from one if the clinics handling cases in Minnesota.
Taken directly from the Stillwater Equine Veterinary FB page:
"A very good web site for general information on EHV-1 is the University of California Davis web site:
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/ceh/ehv1_general.cfmThe following is taken from this web site:
Clinical signs
Horses with neurological disease caused by EHV-1 infection can soon become uncoordinated and weak and have trouble standing. Difficulty urinating and defecating may also occur. Often the rear limbs are more severely affected than the front. Signs of brain dysfunction may occur as well, including extreme lethargy and a coma-like state.
Incubation period
The incubation period of EHV-1 infection is HIGHLY VARIABLE, depending on the host, on the virulence of the virus, and on environmental and other factors such as stress. The AVERAGE incubation period is 4 to 7 days, with the majority of cases being 3 to 8 days, but with some taking up to 14 days. When neurological disease occurs, it is typically 8 to 12 days after the primary infection involving fever. In most cases, horses exposed to EHV-1 will develop a fever and possibly nasal discharge and then go on to recover.
Differentiation of neuropatholgenic Equine Herpesvirus-1 from non-neuropathogenic EHV-1.
Please keep in mind that up to 24% of horses with neurologic disease can be infected with "non-neurotropic" form,
Suggests a five-fold higher risk of a horse developing neurological disease when infected with the form of EHV-1 containing the neuropathogenic marker.
Disinfection
EHV-1 does not persist in the environment for a long time, but disinfection of premises, stalls, trailers and so forth is indicated. If you handle a horse with EHV-1 and don't wash hands or change clothing, you may spread the infection to other horses. A solution of 1 part chlorine bleach to 10 parts water is effective for decontaminating equipment and environment.
Vaccinations
Therefore, it is not surprising that NONE [vaccines] induces sterile immunity or complete protection from clinical disease. The best that can be hoped for is a reduction in the severity of clinical signs and in the amount of EHV-1 shed by vaccinated horses that do become infected.
On premises with confirmed clinical EHV-1 infection (any form), booster vaccination of horses that are likely to have been exposed already is not recommended.
However, it seems rational to booster vaccinate nonexposed horses as well as horses that must enter the premises with one of the four vaccines listed above if they have not been vaccinated against EHV-1 within the past 60 days.
While this approach does not guarantee protection of individual horses against the potentially fatal neurological form of EHV-1, the hope is that reduced nasal shedding of infectious EHV-1 by recently vaccinated horses will indirectly help protect other horses by reducing the dose of virus to which they are exposed.
Ultimately, enforcement of strict biosecurity measures and hygiene practices are likely to be more effective than widespread vaccination in reducing the risk of acquiring EHV-1 infection."
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| What I'm curious to see now is if there are any cases popping up from the barrel races held this past weekend. Based on the results posted of the MN show and this weekends races, there were several people who were at the MN show who are still travelling and barrel racing.
I really hope that no one else catches this and keeps it spreading. Time will tell. |
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| From Iowa NBHA facebook page:
We have been in constant contact with veterinarians and Iowa Equestrian Center management over the past few days in regards to the EHV-1 cases. We have compiled and reviewed all of the information that is available to us regarding these cases. In the best interest of the equestrian community we have decided to cancel the Spring Fling Barrel Race this year.
We have deliberated over this decision, and while unfortunate, we want to error on the side of caution and we all agree it isn’t worth the risk of infecting other horses, stables and barns.
None of the entry payment checks were processed as I was unsure of the outcome of the deliberations. I will VOID all checks and if you would like to have them back, I will have them available at the Big J show in Waterloo the first weekend in May. For those who sent other forms of payments, they will be mailed back to you tomorrow.
This was not a decision that was made lightly and unfortunately there are no makeup dates available. |
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| Stillwater Equine (via facebook)
Updated 3/20/2014
Case 1 and 2
On March 7, 2014 two barrel horses located North of Stillwater were tested positive for EHV1. One horse was euthanized.
Case 3
On March 17, 2014 one barrel horse located North of Stillwater in Wisconsin showed signs consistent with an EHV1 infection. Tests are pending. The horse is slowly recovering as of 3/20/2014.
Case 4
On March 18, 2014 a Barrel horse was taken to the University of Minnesota for neurologic symptoms ( EHV1 like symptoms) and was euthanized. Tests came back positive for EHV1 (3/20/2014).
Case 5
On March 18, 2014 a Barrel horse was examined in the west metro area for neurologic symptoms (EHV1 like symptoms) and is being treated. Tests are pending.
Case 6
A pony on a farm North of Stillwater in Wisconsin was euthanized. This pony was exposed to barrel horses on the farm . Blood tests are pending but the histopathology is consistent with EHV1 as of 3/20/2014.
University of Minnesota Equine Extension Program (facebook)
UPDATE from the MN Board of Animal Health: Equine Herpesvirus
March 25, 2014
There have been reports from equine practitioners in parts of eastern MN and western WI of horses with acute neurologic signs.
Four of the affected horses have tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) infection (non-neuropathogenic strain). Two of the positive cases were horses on the same premises in Chisago County, Minnesota. One of these horses has made a full recovery; the other was euthanized.
One of the most recent cases was a horse in Dakota County, Minnesota. This horse has been euthanized. The other new case is a horse in Hennepin County, Minnesota; this horse is recovering.
Diagnostic tests are pending on three additional horses. One of these animals is located in Winona County, Minnesota. The second horse, from Burnett County, Wisconsin, was euthanized. The third pending result is a horse in Polk County, Wisconsin. This horse is recovering.
Equine herpesvirus-1 is a highly contagious virus that causes respiratory disease, abortion, and intermittent outbreaks of neurologic disease in horses. Symptoms that should alert horse owners to the possibility of neurologic EHV-1 infection include fever, weakness and incoordination, and urine dribbling or inability to urinate. Horses with these symptoms should be examined immediately by a veterinarian. Suspect horses should be isolated from healthy horses and tested for EHV-1 by submitting nasal swabs and whole blood in EDTA tubes to UC-Davis for real-time PCR analysis. Information about sample submission is on the UC Davis website.
The neuropathogenic strain of EHV-1 is a reportable disease in Minnesota. Test results that are confirmed to be the neuropathogenic strain of EHV-1 must be forwarded to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health.
The University of Minnesota Center for Animal Health and Food Safety recommends that horses with a fever and symptoms of contagious respiratory infection should be kept at home and not taken to shows, clinics or public trail rides. Horse owners should also be aware that transportation of horses to competitions, shows and clinics may increase the risk of exposure to infectious organisms. Owners of affected horses should wash and disinfect their hands and change their clothes before coming into contact with healthy horses to prevent the potential spread of these infectious organisms.
The Minnesota Board of Animal Health will provide updates as the situation evolves. |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | Praying that this is under control before too many horses are affected. Very scary situation. |
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Location: ND | CYA Ranch - 2014-03-25 12:56 PM Praying that this is under control before too many horses are affected. Very scary situation.
seems like it will settle down and not be a huge outbreak......gonna be something people will have to think about though every year during this time of year if they want to travel...... |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | dhdqhllc - 2014-03-25 1:07 PM CYA Ranch - 2014-03-25 12:56 PM Praying that this is under control before too many horses are affected. Very scary situation.
I hope your right. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | I think they were on top of this thing pretty early and most shows in the area were rescheduled or postponed and that kept if from getting out of control or more widespread. It would be nice to see things stay quiet for another week or so, just to be on the safe side. I remember a few years ago when they had an outbreak in Minot and it was a mess because all the horses up there were quarantined. People don't understand that the only initial symptom after the incubation period is fever and the neuro signs may not be evident for another 12 days after that. I bet a lot of people wouldn't notice if their horse had a fever unless they watched them closely and saw that they were looking a little punk. I think we can breathe a sigh of relief when we get to about 3 weeks out. |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | But with 15 days until Bonus Finals I'm going to have scours worrying if I should go, if my horses will be exposed to it down there, if 15 cans of Lysol per stall will help kill germs, put a mask on my horses so they don't breath cootie bugs......uggggg. |
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Location: North Dakota | CYA Ranch - 2014-03-25 4:49 PM But with 15 days until Bonus Finals I'm going to have scours worrying if I should go, if my horses will be exposed to it down there, if 15 cans of Lysol per stall will help kill germs, put a mask on my horses so they don't breath cootie bugs......uggggg.
This is a serious matter and very scary, but your post made me laugh out loud. I hope your scours aren't too bad!  |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | WYOTurn-n-Burn - 2014-03-25 4:58 PM CYA Ranch - 2014-03-25 4:49 PM But with 15 days until Bonus Finals I'm going to have scours worrying if I should go, if my horses will be exposed to it down there, if 15 cans of Lysol per stall will help kill germs, put a mask on my horses so they don't breath cootie bugs......uggggg. This is a serious matter and very scary, but your post made me laugh out loud. I hope your scours aren't too bad!
Its at times like this you have no other option but to laugh and take it one day at a time. |
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Location: ND | Looks like this isn't just in MN.....
http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2011/05/17/outbreak-of-fatal-horse-virus-spreads-to-california/#.UzIoXnckI2Z.facebook
~~SACRAMENTO (CBS13/AP) — At least 10 horses in California have tested positive for a deadly horse virus in an outbreak that has hit several Western states and Canada that has spread since a horse competition earlier this month in Utah. So far, horses in Idaho, Utah, Colorado, California, Washington and Canada have been infected with the highly contagious Equine Herpes Virus-1. The disease poses no threat to people, but it is easily spread among horses, alpacas and llamas because it can be airborne and transmitted by touch or by sharing feed, brushes, bits and other equipment. The California Department of Food and Agriculture says 10 horses in Kern, Placer, Stanislaus, Amador and Napa counties have confirmed cases of Equine Herpes. One horse in Kern County had to be euthanized after showing severe neurologic signs. The infected horses were among roughly 500 that attended the National Cutting Horse Association Western National Championships in Ogden, Utah, earlier this month. Now officials in several states, including California, are quarantining infected animals and asking owners of other horses that attended the competition to monitor the animals for symptoms. Colorado, which has two confirmed cases of the virus, is now requiring permits for any horses being brought into the state. One of the horses was so ill it had to be euthanized, officials said. The outbreak also has prompted Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital to ban all non-emergency appointments for horses as a precaution, and the university’s Equine Sciences Center has cancelled two riding clinics and temporarily restricted horses from entering or leaving the campus. Washington state veterinarian Leonard Eldridge said a horse that was treated at the Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Pullman tested positive for the virus. Testing is being done on several other horses in the state that also attended the Utah event. Oregon has no reported cases of the virus but is keeping an eye on 18 horses that attended the competition in Utah, said Oregon Department of Agriculture spokesman Bruce Pokarney. Montana officials are asking the owners of about 35 horses that attended the event to watch for any signs of the disease as well. Nebraska’s state veterinarian has placed five horse farms under quarantine because they had horses that attended the championships. Infected animals usually get sick between two and 14 days after they are exposed to the virus. Symptoms include fever, sneezing, staggering and partial paralysis.
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Location: South Dakota | CYA Ranch - 2014-03-25 4:49 PM But with 15 days until Bonus Finals I'm going to have scours worrying if I should go, if my horses will be exposed to it down there, if 15 cans of Lysol per stall will help kill germs, put a mask on my horses so they don't breath cootie bugs......uggggg.
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Location: ND | SaraJean - 2014-03-26 10:46 AM Looks like this isn't just in MN.....
http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2011/05/17/outbreak-of-fatal-horse-v...
~~SACRAMENTO (CBS13/AP) — At least 10 horses in California have tested positive for a deadly horse virus in an outbreak that has hit several Western states and Canada that has spread since a horse competition earlier this month in Utah.
So far, horses in Idaho, Utah, Colorado, California, Washington and Canada have been infected with the highly contagious Equine Herpes Virus-1. The disease poses no threat to people, but it is easily spread among horses, alpacas and llamas because it can be airborne and transmitted by touch or by sharing feed, brushes, bits and other equipment.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture says 10 horses in Kern, Placer, Stanislaus, Amador and Napa counties have confirmed cases of Equine Herpes. One horse in Kern County had to be euthanized after showing severe neurologic signs.
The infected horses were among roughly 500 that attended the National Cutting Horse Association Western National Championships in Ogden, Utah, earlier this month. Now officials in several states, including California, are quarantining infected animals and asking owners of other horses that attended the competition to monitor the animals for symptoms.
Colorado, which has two confirmed cases of the virus, is now requiring permits for any horses being brought into the state. One of the horses was so ill it had to be euthanized, officials said.
The outbreak also has prompted Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital to ban all non-emergency appointments for horses as a precaution, and the university’s Equine Sciences Center has cancelled two riding clinics and temporarily restricted horses from entering or leaving the campus.
Washington state veterinarian Leonard Eldridge said a horse that was treated at the Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Pullman tested positive for the virus. Testing is being done on several other horses in the state that also attended the Utah event.
Oregon has no reported cases of the virus but is keeping an eye on 18 horses that attended the competition in Utah, said Oregon Department of Agriculture spokesman Bruce Pokarney.
Montana officials are asking the owners of about 35 horses that attended the event to watch for any signs of the disease as well.
Nebraska’s state veterinarian has placed five horse farms under quarantine because they had horses that attended the championships.
Infected animals usually get sick between two and 14 days after they are exposed to the virus. Symptoms include fever, sneezing, staggering and partial paralysis.
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Location: ND | dhdqhllc - 2014-03-26 10:14 AM SaraJean - 2014-03-26 10:46 AM Looks like this isn't just in MN.....
http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2011/05/17/outbreak-of-fatal-horse-v...
~~SACRAMENTO (CBS13/AP) — At least 10 horses in California have tested positive for a deadly horse virus in an outbreak that has hit several Western states and Canada that has spread since a horse competition earlier this month in Utah.
So far, horses in Idaho, Utah, Colorado, California, Washington and Canada have been infected with the highly contagious Equine Herpes Virus-1. The disease poses no threat to people, but it is easily spread among horses, alpacas and llamas because it can be airborne and transmitted by touch or by sharing feed, brushes, bits and other equipment.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture says 10 horses in Kern, Placer, Stanislaus, Amador and Napa counties have confirmed cases of Equine Herpes. One horse in Kern County had to be euthanized after showing severe neurologic signs.
The infected horses were among roughly 500 that attended the National Cutting Horse Association Western National Championships in Ogden, Utah, earlier this month. Now officials in several states, including California, are quarantining infected animals and asking owners of other horses that attended the competition to monitor the animals for symptoms.
Colorado, which has two confirmed cases of the virus, is now requiring permits for any horses being brought into the state. One of the horses was so ill it had to be euthanized, officials said.
The outbreak also has prompted Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital to ban all non-emergency appointments for horses as a precaution, and the university’s Equine Sciences Center has cancelled two riding clinics and temporarily restricted horses from entering or leaving the campus.
Washington state veterinarian Leonard Eldridge said a horse that was treated at the Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Pullman tested positive for the virus. Testing is being done on several other horses in the state that also attended the Utah event.
Oregon has no reported cases of the virus but is keeping an eye on 18 horses that attended the competition in Utah, said Oregon Department of Agriculture spokesman Bruce Pokarney.
Montana officials are asking the owners of about 35 horses that attended the event to watch for any signs of the disease as well.
Nebraska’s state veterinarian has placed five horse farms under quarantine because they had horses that attended the championships.
Infected animals usually get sick between two and 14 days after they are exposed to the virus. Symptoms include fever, sneezing, staggering and partial paralysis.
Good to know!!! A friend emailed it to me this morning so figured it was recent...... |
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Location: Southwest Minnesota | University of Minnesota is putting on a webcast tonight at 7pm CST if you want to listen. I think you will also be able to type in questions in the chat box. Here is the link...I can't get it to be a live link so if someone could help with that, otherwise just copy and paste into your address bar.
https://umconnect.umn.edu/ehv1informational/
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Location: Kansas (but Great Lakes member since 1978) | URGENT OFFICIAL MESSAGE: MINNESOTA HORSE EXPO, ST. PAUL
Everyone, I just to a call from the head of the Minnesota Horse Expo. This is totally important to take seriously. The state vet is requiring ALL horses entering the grounds at the Expo to have HEALTH PAPERS that are dated April 17 th. or after. Yes this INCLUDES all Minnesota and Wisconsin residents. A current Coggins is also required. You MUST have copies of your coggins and VERY NEW health papers to give the gate crew or you will be turned away or have to pay somewhere around $40 or $50 for each horse to be examined by the on site vet. Please don't ignore this because it is ABSOLUTELY TRUE. I will post the State Vet fax as soon as I receive it. I don't have a fax at home so it will be coming through the WPRA office and will also be posted on the WPRA website. PRCA is also being contacted about this and I've asked that they also let the PROCOM operators have this so they can remind everyone when they enter (not sure that will happen but thought it might be helpful). At this time I have heard nothing from the Madison Expo but it might not be a bad idea to have everything ready for them also. Yes, it's an expense you don't want but it is a requirement so please "get 'er done" and hopefully you won't have any problems.
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Location: You never know where I will show up...... | CYA Ranch - 2014-03-25 4:49 PM But with 15 days until Bonus Finals I'm going to have scours worrying if I should go, if my horses will be exposed to it down there, if 15 cans of Lysol per stall will help kill germs, put a mask on my horses so they don't breath cootie bugs......uggggg. I vaccinated mine a week ago. Started giving them lysine in their feed. That's supposed to help.
I will be starting them on EQStim this week also and will keep them on it probably for the next month at least. Not gonna say that will 100% prevent it but I think any little thing you can do will help.
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | rockinas - 2014-03-26 1:11 PM CYA Ranch - 2014-03-25 4:49 PM But with 15 days until Bonus Finals I'm going to have scours worrying if I should go, if my horses will be exposed to it down there, if 15 cans of Lysol per stall will help kill germs, put a mask on my horses so they don't breath cootie bugs......uggggg. I vaccinated mine a week ago. Started giving them lysine in their feed. That's supposed to help.
I will be starting them on EQStim this week also and will keep them on it probably for the next month at least. Not gonna say that will 100% prevent it but I think any little thing you can do will help.
Thanks for your advice, very much appreciated.
I did my vaccinations this morning at my local vet when I got my health and coggins done. My Platinum Performance has Lysine in it, should I be giving them more on top of that? I will also check into the EQStim. |
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Location: WI | This was posted on the MN Horse Expo website:
http://www.mnhorseexpo.org/ehv.html
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Location: You never know where I will show up...... | CYA Ranch - 2014-03-26 2:13 PMThanks for your advice, very much appreciated.
I did my vaccinations this morning at my local vet when I got my health and coggins done. My Platinum Performance has Lysine in it, should I be giving them more on top of that? I will also check into the EQStim. EQStim is an IV shot. You give one shot, then another 3-4 days later, and another 4 days after that. Dr. Schultz usually has it on hand.
And it won't hurt to supplement them with pure lysine. I just got some from the vet the last time I was there. It's cheap. http://www.equinews.com/article/how-can-lysine-supplementation-help-treat-equine-herpesrvirus-infections
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | rockinas - 2014-03-26 3:16 PM CYA Ranch - 2014-03-26 2:13 PMThanks for your advice, very much appreciated.
I did my vaccinations this morning at my local vet when I got my health and coggins done. My Platinum Performance has Lysine in it, should I be giving them more on top of that? I will also check into the EQStim. EQStim is an IV shot. You give one shot, then another 3-4 days later, and another 4 days after that. Dr. Schultz usually has it on hand.
And it won't hurt to supplement them with pure lysine. I just got some from the vet the last time I was there. It's cheap. http://www.equinews.com/article/how-can-lysine-supplementation-help-treat-equine-herpesrvirus-infections
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Weitz Equine Veterinary Services 3/26/14
EHV-1 Update: 8 confirmed positive cases now. The 2 newest are a horse from the Owatonna area and a horse from Wright County. Both were barrel racing horses that were likely exposed at barrel racing events earlier in March. At this time, our practice does not know which events they were at. Please continue to monitor temps on any of your own horses that were at these barrel racing events as we are still within the incubation period for the virus.
Anoka Equine
EHV-1 Update 3/26/14:
We have received another positive confirmation on a horse located in Wright County (Western Suburb). This horse also shows neurologic signs. There are still several pending samples we are waiting for results on. Positive horses are not linked to one specific area and have been found on various sides of the metro area. Our suggestion remains the same…do not travel to shows, clinics, etc. for a minimum of two weeks after the last positive horse is confirmed. Feel free to visit us on this page for future updates.
Stillwater Equine Veterinary Clinic
3/26/2014
Unfortunately today another EHV 1 positive case was reported in Wright County MN. This horse ran a fever on 3/20/2014 tested positive as of today and started showing neurologic signs today.
Also a case from last week in Winona County MN was also confirmed. This case started showing neurological signs on 3/14/2014 was treated and later tested. The test for this horse came back positive this morning.
Case State County Date
Case 1 MN Chisago Euthanized EHV-1 positive 3/8/2014
Case 2 MN Chisago Recovering EHV-1 positive 3/8/2014
Case 3 MN Dakota Euthanized EHV-1 positive 3/18/2014
Case 4 WI Polk Recovering tests pending 3/20/2014
Case 5 MN Hennepin Recovering EHV-1 positive 3/21/2014
Case 6 WI Burnett Euthanized tests pending 3/20/2014
Case 7 MN Winona Recovering Test positive 3/26/2014
Case 8 MN Wright Test positive 3/26/2014
7/8 cases are either barrel horses or are on farms with barrel horses. To date no one point source has been found to explain this outbreak.
The Equine Veterinarians in Private Practice, University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Board of Animal health are all networking (phone, text, email) to try to keep you up to date as much as possible.
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | Crap!
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Location: Southwest Minnesota | I tried to watch the webcast last night but they were having technical difficulties for most of it. Here is a link to the University of Minnesota Equine Center facebook page...they are trying to keep everyone updated. Also a page of facts on EHV-1 from them.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/University-of-Minnesota-Equine-Center/94542446302
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Location: ND | HotbearLVR - 2014-03-26 9:16 PM Crap!
Yeah that's what I said too. We have a shoot in Crookston next weekend & pretty sure we won't be going. Pretty bummed but I just can't see risking our boys. |
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Location: ND | SaraJean - 2014-03-27 10:43 AM HotbearLVR - 2014-03-26 9:16 PM Crap! Yeah that's what I said too. We have a shoot in Crookston next weekend & pretty sure we won't be going. Pretty bummed but I just can't see risking our boys.
yeah....i was talking with Sheri last night about how i thought this thing was done and that i probably wouldn't worry about travel.....she jumped all over me about even going to Twin valley in MAY!!!! whaaaaat????
now......well....just gonna have to watch MN and wait to see....i still think overall it's pretty safe to travel...esp with a few simple precautions, but for me, i don't want to risk bringing the neuro varaint home to my whole herd.... |
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Location: ND | dhdqhllc - 2014-03-27 9:49 AM SaraJean - 2014-03-27 10:43 AM HotbearLVR - 2014-03-26 9:16 PM Crap! Yeah that's what I said too. We have a shoot in Crookston next weekend & pretty sure we won't be going. Pretty bummed but I just can't see risking our boys.
now......well....just gonna have to watch MN and wait to see....i still think overall it's pretty safe to travel...esp with a few simple precautions, but for me, i don't want to risk bringing the neuro varaint home to my whole herd....
lol I sure hope we're going to be safe by May.....I may start twitching if I can't go to a shoot by then!!! I've talked to quite a few people who are pulling out of Crookston & sure can't blame them. But even if it is "safe" I think this is going to be a real small shoot. |
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Location: Where the long tails flow, ND | It's scary when we are right on the ND/MN border. You just don't know where people have been....everyone is tucked in at my place until it's 'safe' |
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| I know they're dealing with a loss and I feel for them - but I wish for the rest of us we could get some better information on exactly WHERE these horses have been. Are they boarded or kept in private barns, have other horses from the facility been traveling? I think that is vital information to helping the rest of us make informed decisions.
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| OhMax - 2014-03-27 11:19 AM I know they're dealing with a loss and I feel for them - but I wish for the rest of us we could get some better information on exactly WHERE these horses have been. Are they boarded or kept in private barns, have other horses from the facility been traveling? I think that is vital information to helping the rest of us make informed decisions.
I completely agree! IS the Winona show the key or are there other shows that they were at after the Winona show.
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| This may be a dumb question....How will this affect people breeding horses? Should the stallion be tested? |
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| I was just told there is a new case of EHV in the Cedar Rapids, IA area, per the vet i called. |
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| achipintime - 2014-03-27 1:37 PM
I was just told there is a new case of EHV in the Cedar Rapids, IA area, per the vet i called.
What vet? My hauling partner just texted me the same thing about a CR case... |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=713163455388495&id=127420867296093
the link to Iowa case........ |
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Location: ND | achipintime - 2014-03-27 12:52 PM Abrahams' Equine Clinic
OMG...i'm sure the horse in this avatar has the neuro form!!!! now we are all exposed!!!! |
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| SaraJean - 2014-03-27 11:00 AM
dhdqhllc - 2014-03-27 9:49 AM SaraJean - 2014-03-27 10:43 AM HotbearLVR - 2014-03-26 9:16 PM Crap! Yeah that's what I said too. We have a shoot in Crookston next weekend & pretty sure we won't be going. Pretty bummed but I just can't see risking our boys.
now......well....just gonna have to watch MN and wait to see....i still think overall it's pretty safe to travel...esp with a few simple precautions, but for me, i don't want to risk bringing the neuro varaint home to my whole herd....
I agree the shoot in Crookston will probably be small. We just can't take the risk so we pulled out and I know several others that have also. I wonder about the shooters from Canada that are entered - how will it be for them going back into Canada after the shoot? I am guessing it might not be easy for them. I sure hope this is over by May!! If everybody sits tight and horses stay home for a few weeks, hopefully it will be. |
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| Saw that. Would be very handy to know if this is a horse in a backyard with other horses who have not traveled since his return home or if he is in a training and boarding facility with a constant flow in and out of horses.
I speak as a boarder who has to take into consideration 30 horses who aren't mine as well as mine. Luckily the gal I haul with is also the barn owner, so I trust her opinion as much as anyone's knowing the weight on her shoulders to keep everyone safe. If it was my horse(s) in my backyard that I had to worry about I would feel differently.
I'm a little tired of taking flack from people who have only their own in their backyard to worry about - come explain to a 6 yr old how I killed her pony by choosing to travel if the worst case scenario arises.
We're working with the vet and taking precautions. Luckily showing off the trailer the next couple weekends until bonus race. Planning to take plastic to hang around the stall to limit nose to nose exposure. |
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Location: Small Town Iowa | Just seen a post on Abraham's Equine page out of Cedar Rapids that it has been confirmed that a case in in Cedar Rapids, Ia. I hope this posts right, but here is what they posted.
There has recently been a confirmed positive case of EHV-1 with neurologic signs in the Cedar Rapids, IA area (the outbreak originally was in MN and WI several weeks ago). Our current recommendations for spring vaccines are now different than in previous years. Rather than giving rabies and the "6-way" that contains the "rhino/flu" we are recommending rabies and the "4-way" plus Rhinomune and internasal influenza. While there is no vaccine that is marketed to protect against the neurologic form of EHV-1, we hope that we get some cross-over protection by vaccinating with the vaccine that is marketed for the respiratory form. The Rhinomune vaccine is a modified-live vaccine and therefore offers stronger protection than the "rhino/flu" vaccine which is a killed vaccine. Because it is a modified-live vaccine, however, it has a greater potential for causing a vaccine reaction (fever, decreased appetite, swelling). The Rhinomune will need to be boostered 2-3 weeks after the initial injection. If your horse has already received the "6-way" or you would still like it to receive the "6-way" you can certainly still give the Rhinomune as well. If you have questions, please contact our clinic at 319-366-6441. |
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| They did say this horse WAS NOT a barrel horse in the comments. It was a horse that travelled to a vets in MN.
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| Nateracer - 2014-03-27 3:07 PM
They did say this horse WAS NOT a barrel horse in the comments. It was a horse that travelled to a vets in MN.
Correct; I've been trying to confirm if the horse was exposed to others and if those horses travelled etc. So far no luck.
We are going to ask our vet to call Abraham's for a little vet to vet real talk. |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | OhMax - 2014-03-27 3:09 PM Nateracer - 2014-03-27 3:07 PM They did say this horse WAS NOT a barrel horse in the comments. It was a horse that travelled to a vets in MN.
Correct; I've been trying to confirm if the horse was exposed to others and if those horses travelled etc. So far no luck. We are going to ask our vet to call Abraham's for a little vet to vet real talk.
Just because this horse wasn't a barrel horse, certainly does not mean that it has NOT been in contact with barrel horses or any other horse at the vet........good idea to have your vet call and get the information........ |
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| NJJ - 2014-03-27 3:36 PM OhMax - 2014-03-27 3:09 PM Nateracer - 2014-03-27 3:07 PM They did say this horse WAS NOT a barrel horse in the comments. It was a horse that travelled to a vets in MN.
Correct; I've been trying to confirm if the horse was exposed to others and if those horses travelled etc. So far no luck. We are going to ask our vet to call Abraham's for a little vet to vet real talk.
I understand calling your vet, but many have stated this is just a barrel horse problem at the moment. It isn't, but didn't want anyone to assume this horse came from a MN barrel race or was in contact with the MN barrel horses that have it. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | I'm afraid we are going to start seeing more and more "false alarms" because people are on alert and nervous. Every time a horse gets a snotty nose or starts acting a little sluggish people are going to start taking temps, and some will be a little elevated. Some of those are going to become "suspected" cases of EHV-1 amongst some people and rumors of "suspected cases" will fly. The key is just going to be to stay hunkered down and in a couple weeks this should pass......hopefully!!! |
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| Hope this all blows over soon! These outbreaks are scary!
If you're looking to add some lysine to the feed, you can usually find it at a feed mill as well, as it's used a lot in hog feed! |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | bingo - 2014-03-28 8:39 AM Can vets spread this?
Yes. Anyone can spread it. I have a equine massage therapist coming in the next few days and he could even bring it on my place. Not saying that would happen but anything is possible at this time. |
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| bingo - 2014-03-28 8:39 AM
Can vets spread this?
Absolutely! I am in the "heart" of the affected areas right now, and our vet cancelled their Coggins Clinic, because they do wellness exams there as well and get inside horses mouths. There is no way they can go disinfect themselves between each horse, so they decided to cancel.
I had a appointment with my vet about 3-4 days after this all broke out. My vet called me the afternoon of my appointment to ask if I had been anywhere, and fortunately I had been at a barrel race a few days earlier. We agreed that we would continue our appointment as scheduled, BUT they did not want to let my horse enter the building so we did everything outside, which was fine.
Many have rescheduled their farrier appointments also.
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Hello, everyone I want to take a moment to let you know that the horse that tested positive for EHV-1 is a resident of Crystal Creek Stable in Marion. This anim...al was shipped to a farm in Minnesota where it spent one day, then returned directly back home. This horse did not stop at any facilities in Iowa on the way back to the stable. Again, this horse made no stops in Iowa between Minnesota and it's resident stable. Therefore no other horses in our area were directly exposed to this animal except for the horses at this barn. We have requested that there be no horses transported in or out of this facility for at least two weeks . Any questions please contact us at 319-366-6441. ~ Charles Abraham, DVM |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | I'm curious if the horses affected have gotten consistant yearly vaccinations. I know there is no vaccination for the neuro form but I also think that the rhino shots help. |
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Location: North Dakota | These horses are not testing positive for the neuro form but are showing neuro syptoms so it is a mutant strain. |
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Location: So. MN, to close to IA | What about the sale at Simons this weekend? Any news on that? |
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| busdriver - 2014-03-28 10:38 AM
What about the sale at Simons this weekend? Any news on that?
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Location: MN | WrapN3MN - 2014-03-28 11:21 AM
busdriver - 2014-03-28 10:38 AM
What about the sale at Simons this weekend? Any news on that?
Still a go.
I wonder if this will affect the selling price of the horses? |
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| Tenth suspected case--another one in Wright County, MN. Test results are pending, according to Stillwater Equine Veterinary Clinic's FB page.
3/31/2014
Over the weekend our colleagues on the west side of the twin cities reported another neurological case, EHV -1 tests are pending. This horse is a barrel horse or in contact with barrel horses and is located in Wright County MN.
The MN board of animal health has said that they will post a map of the cases on their website.
We continue to monitor this situation daily.
Case State County Date
Case 1 MN Chisago Euthanized EHV-1 positive 3/8/2014
Case 2 MN Chisago Recovering EHV-1 positive 3/8/2014
Case 3 MN Dakota Euthanized EHV-1 positive 3/18/2014
Case 4 WI Polk Recovering EHV-1 positive3/20/2014
Case 5 MN Hennepin Recovering EHV-1 positive 3/21/2014
Case 6 WI Burnett Euthanized tests pending 3/20/2014
Case 7 MN Freeborn Recovering Test positive 3/26/2014
Case 8 MN Wright Test positive 3/26/2014
Case 9 Iowa and MN Freeborn and Hennepin Positive 3/26/2014
Case 10 MN Wright county neuro symptoms pending3/29/2014 |
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EHV-1 in Minnesota