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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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 Miss Laundry Misshap
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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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| Totally agree. We are a multi discipline barn and everyone needs to be informed. It's stressful. Majorly stressful. |
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Location: ND | you pick up all kinds of things at the doctor's office, lol...... |
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Miss Laundry Misshap
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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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| Can vets spread this? |
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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.
Edited by WrapN3MN 2014-03-28 9:01 AM
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| Morning update on Iowa horse
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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More bootie than waist!
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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?
Still a go.  |
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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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