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dhdqhllc Reg. Feb 2011	Posted 2014-04-30 10:06 AM Subject: RE: EHV-1 Update 4.29.14
Always Off Topic Posts: 6382 Location: ND	1left2right - 2014-04-30 9:59 AM dhdqhllc - 2014-04-30 8:53 AM 1left2right - 2014-04-30 9:51 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 8:07 AM A quote from Stillwater Equine Veterinary Clinic "More and more this is zeroing in on the Barrel horse community . The barrel horse groups need to look at preventative measures." The leading vet that has been following this outbreak is saying to be proactive. Why is this so hard for people to understand and to follow? The only way to prevent the spread of this is to STOP HAULING! Here is what I've got to say. In 2011, I was personally close to the "cutter" outbreak as most of you may remember. It was one of my best friends that put down the first cutting horse in Bakersfield, Ca. Yes, it started in Ogden but, it wasn't a cutting horse. As best as they could trace it, it was a non-cutting horse that was stalled at the facility during the cutting show that spread it to the cutters. And the best they could trace that horse was to some where over the Canadian border. Anyway, at the Bakersfield show the weekend after Ogden was when some of them started showing symptoms. My friend put one of hers down at the show and rushed the other one to UC Davis where he stayed in a sling for months. Some of you may remember me sharing the journey of that infected horse also. Side note for those wondering, that horse is still alive but, still has issues with his rear end and bladder control. Some cutters did not go to the Bakersfield show after Ogden and went home to many different states including Texas and there were two families that came right back here to my home town. After they figured out where the first cutter got infected, it spread like wildfire through the cutting community and guess what they did? They took temps, practiced strict bio-security care and THEY ALL STAYED HOME!!!!!!! Yes, some people did still rodeo, barrel race, etc....but ALL THE CUTTERS STAYED HOME!!!! Why? Because they knew it was the best deciscion and it would die out quickly that way. It was being called "The Cutter's Virus" because of how many ended up being infected, which was unfair but, because almost every new case during that time was either a cutting horse or a horse that had been in contact with a cutting horse that had gone to Ogden, that is just how some labeled it. The Cutters were commended for their discipline to help squash this ugly thing that takes horses without discrimination. Too bad us Barrel Racers as a whole can't be just as disciplined :( I've told you all this to say this: This is now "The Barrel Racer's Virus" and if ALL OF THE BARREL RACERS WOULD STAY HOME!!!! it would die out just like "The Cutter's Virus" did. that last sentence is not true..... That it wouldn't die out? No, it wouldn't actually die out altogether. Yes, this has been around forever but, when there is an outbreak the only way to stop it is to stop movement and large gatherings of horses. Will it happen again? Sure but, we can help stop it from getting so wide spread once we find out. some people read stuff like that and take it like that though........ and this appears to be a new mutation of the virus...... and yes, limiting large close contact gatherings in the suspect population will help
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CYA Ranch Reg. Feb 2008	Posted 2014-04-30 10:10 AM Subject: RE: EHV-1 Update 4.29.14
More bootie than waist! Posts: 18425 Location: Riding Crackhead.	Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 10:06 AM CYA Ranch - 2014-04-30 10:02 AM I think it was Rockinas that mentioned quite a while back that some horses can be shedders for life. Basically a horse can be a carrier or shedder but never get sick? So how do we know we have a shedder? Do they look and act perfectly healthy? If someone has already answered this then I apologize but humor me and repost the answer if you would. I think they can be tested and they will test positive. But vets are not going around testing horses that are not showing signs because many horses may test positive for it but never shed it or have it flare up. I have a friend that has two horses that she knows carries the herpes virus but it has never flared up in either and none of her others have become sick. I would imagine a horse could test positive after being vaccinated? I've also known of horses that carried the herpes virus. One was a stallion in my area. Very weird deal.
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Just Bring It Reg. Oct 2003	Posted 2014-04-30 10:11 AM Subject: RE: EHV-1 Update 4.29.14
Husband Spoiler Posts: 4151 Location: North Dakota	ridejg - 2014-04-30 10:06 AM I just checked out the R4R facebook page, and don't seen any mention of the EHV1 virus at all....This seems really strange... Are they not allowing posts on their page regarding this virus? Seems like they are ignoring the seriousness of the situation.... With the message I got I would say they are trying to avoid any negative info regarding hauling this weekend and what is going on. They feel they are already losing a ton of money and cannot afford to lose any more. I wish Red Horse Ranch would step up and close their facility down again. I'm sure there has to be another weekend they can make work for them. Why can't the two work together to help the horse community? I am just frustrated over the whole ordeal and upset that I may lose a friend over this because I refuse to sweep this under the rug until after this weekend.
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MS2011 Reg. Mar 2005	Posted 2014-04-30 10:12 AM Subject: RE: EHV-1 Update 4.29.14
Own It and Move On Location: The edge of no where	OK, I'll admit I haven't taken the time to read this whole thread...I'm sure someone has already figured this out. How many horses that were at the Bonus Race Finals went to the BBR?
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lindseylou2290 Reg. Aug 2013	Posted 2014-04-30 10:13 AM Subject: RE: EHV-1 Update 4.29.14
Expert Posts: 2457	Interesting info from KS dept of Ag - http://agriculture.ks.gov/AllNewsItems/2014/04/29/ehv-1-case-confir... EHV-1 case confirmed in Kansas TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Agriculture Animal Health Commissioner Dr. Bill Brown today reports that a horse in northeast Kansas has been confirmed positive with a wild type of a non-neurotropic case of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1). The affected horse was euthanized and samples were sent to Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory on Friday, April 25. Preliminary tests showed lesions consistent to EHV-1. Additional samples were then sent to the Equine Diagnostics Services in Lexington, Kentucky. Results from a PCR test were received Tuesday afternoon confirming the positive nature of the samples. This horse had previously been to a large barrel racing event in Lincoln, Nebraska on April 10-13, where in the days following the event, a Wisconsin horse has also been confirmed positive for EHV-1 and euthanized. Horse owners are encouraged to monitor animals carefully for signs of the disease, including checking temperatures twice a day for changes and implementing good biosecurity practices for an equine facility. The virus is easily spread by airborne transmission, horse-to-horse contact and by contact with nasal secretions on equipment, tack, feed and other surfaces. Caregivers can spread the virus to other horses if their hands, clothing, shoes or vehicles are contaminated. Symptoms of the disease may include a fever, nasal discharge, wobbly gait, hind-end weakness and dribbling of urine. The neurological form, including wild strains, of the disease is often fatal. Due to the nature of this disease, the Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health is not imposing any restrictions on equine events or movements at this time, however horse owners are encouraged to take precautionary measures when traveling or participating in equine events. If horse owners are planning on participating in upcoming horse events across Kansas, please call ahead to event planners to confirm if the event is still taking place. For more information about EHV-1, please contact your local veterinarian. I guess they are acknowleging that this is an issue ... but aren't directly telling people to stay home.
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dhdqhllc Reg. Feb 2011	Posted 2014-04-30 10:14 AM Subject: RE: EHV-1 Update 4.29.14
Always Off Topic Posts: 6382 Location: ND	Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 10:01 AM dhdqhllc - 2014-04-30 9:57 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 9:51 AM dhdqhllc - 2014-04-30 9:49 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 9:47 AM CYA Ranch - 2014-04-30 9:41 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 9:29 AM northerngirl - 2014-04-30 9:15 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 9:07 AM A quote from Stillwater Equine Veterinary Clinic "More and more this is zeroing in on the Barrel horse community . The barrel horse groups need to look at preventative measures." The leading vet that has been following this outbreak is saying to be proactive. Why is this so hard for people to understand and to follow? The only way to prevent the spread of this is to STOP HAULING! I read this this morning too....wishing it would have an impact. But I think this race will go on. The race will go on. I posted this exact thing on my facebook and was messaged to take it down. Messaged by Race for the Roses producers? Yep. Basically said they cannot afford to cancel it and there is no backup date. and the risk is very low......and always a possibility....... I guess I am of a different oppinion. I don't feel the risk is that low when two horses from two different states at the same barrel race that is NOT in the hot zone end up dying. Now put 300 horses all under one roof for 3 days where the majority of the horses are from the hot zone. I wouldn't risk it. the concept of this 'hot zone' is where most of you are going wrong......if you want to consider a 'hot zone', it's not just where infected horses have popped up, it's where conditions are conducive to this virus becoming active and shedding....... You don't think 300 horses (many of which have been exposed to this virus already) under one roof during this crappy weather at a 3 day barrel race is conducive to the spread of this? guess it needs more explanation because i'm not talking about spread......yes, that is conducive to spread......but environmental factors in a big region, mainly due to weather conditions, are what typically make this virus become active .....that's what's a bigger issue to follow....... and realistically, for all of the barrel/rodeo events that have been held in MN, WI, IA, KS, NE, ND, SD, CO, MT since this outbreak first came to attention, how many horse do you think have participated in just those events and how many have shown up with symptoms from this mutation????????? i suppose we could include all of the horses that the participants are hauled home and exposed to as well......statistically, i'm guessing it's pretty low.....but i'm curious what your numbers are
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1left2right Reg. Dec 2003	Posted 2014-04-30 10:18 AM Subject: RE: EHV-1 Update 4.29.14
Mrs. Txdad Posts: 14084 Location: the fantasy txdad married	MS2011 - 2014-04-30 9:12 AM OK, I'll admit I haven't taken the time to read this whole thread...I'm sure someone has already figured this out. How many horses that were at the Bonus Race Finals went to the BBR? Would be nice to know, wouldn't it? All you really need to know is there was at least one. Just like a lottery ticket, it only takes one. If there are no cases from a horse that competed at BBR in the next 2-3 weeks (I say 3 because of the longer span they say this wild strain has), then all is good.
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pnygrl Reg. Apr 2014	Posted 2014-04-30 10:19 AM Subject: RE: EHV-1 Update 4.29.14
boon Posts: 1	Just an FYI, our group from NE Kansas that stalled near the WI horse are staying on our farms and diligently taking temps twice a day and will be disinfecting tack, trailers, etc. All events have been cancelled for the next two weeks and we are staying put! Our horses that were at Lincoln are probably past any risk but now we are watching the rest of our herds as well for any signs. We understand the gravity of the situation and how quickly it can get out of control, here's hoping no new cases pop up.
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Just Bring It Reg. Oct 2003	Posted 2014-04-30 10:20 AM Subject: RE: EHV-1 Update 4.29.14
Husband Spoiler Posts: 4151 Location: North Dakota	dhdqhllc - 2014-04-30 10:14 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 10:01 AM dhdqhllc - 2014-04-30 9:57 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 9:51 AM dhdqhllc - 2014-04-30 9:49 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 9:47 AM CYA Ranch - 2014-04-30 9:41 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 9:29 AM northerngirl - 2014-04-30 9:15 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 9:07 AM A quote from Stillwater Equine Veterinary Clinic "More and more this is zeroing in on the Barrel horse community . The barrel horse groups need to look at preventative measures." The leading vet that has been following this outbreak is saying to be proactive. Why is this so hard for people to understand and to follow? The only way to prevent the spread of this is to STOP HAULING! I read this this morning too....wishing it would have an impact. But I think this race will go on. The race will go on. I posted this exact thing on my facebook and was messaged to take it down. Messaged by Race for the Roses producers? Yep. Basically said they cannot afford to cancel it and there is no backup date. and the risk is very low......and always a possibility....... I guess I am of a different oppinion. I don't feel the risk is that low when two horses from two different states at the same barrel race that is NOT in the hot zone end up dying. Now put 300 horses all under one roof for 3 days where the majority of the horses are from the hot zone. I wouldn't risk it. the concept of this 'hot zone' is where most of you are going wrong......if you want to consider a 'hot zone', it's not just where infected horses have popped up, it's where conditions are conducive to this virus becoming active and shedding....... You don't think 300 horses (many of which have been exposed to this virus already) under one roof during this crappy weather at a 3 day barrel race is conducive to the spread of this? guess it needs more explanation because i'm not talking about spread......yes, that is conducive to spread......but environmental factors in a big region, mainly due to weather conditions, are what typically make this virus become active .....that's what's a bigger issue to follow....... and realistically, for all of the barrel/rodeo events that have been held in MN, WI, IA, KS, NE, ND, SD, CO, MT since this outbreak first came to attention, how many horse do you think have participated in just those events and how many have shown up with symptoms from this mutation????????? i suppose we could include all of the horses that the participants are hauled home and exposed to as well......statistically, i'm guessing it's pretty low.....but i'm curious what your numbers are Well take all the horses that were at Winona when this first spread, take them home, then to other barrel races, now other horses have been exposed too, then they go home and go to other runs, now more are exposed. MN did a fairly good job of cancelling quite a few runs for a few weeks but during that time the BRF took place and more horses were exposed there, taken home, then on to other races. Now here we are April 30th 4 days after two horses were euthanized due to being infected at a big barrel race with another big barrel race this weekend in the state where this all began.
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1left2right Reg. Dec 2003	Posted 2014-04-30 10:21 AM Subject: RE: EHV-1 Update 4.29.14
Mrs. Txdad Posts: 14084 Location: the fantasy txdad married	pnygrl - 2014-04-30 9:19 AM Just an FYI, our group from NE Kansas that stalled near the WI horse are staying on our farms and diligently taking temps twice a day and will be disinfecting tack, trailers, etc. All events have been cancelled for the next two weeks and we are staying put! Our horses that were at Lincoln are probably past any risk but now we are watching the rest of our herds as well for any signs. We understand the gravity of the situation and how quickly it can get out of control, here's hoping no new cases pop up. You people are awesome!
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dhdqhllc Reg. Feb 2011	Posted 2014-04-30 10:21 AM Subject: RE: EHV-1 Update 4.29.14
Always Off Topic Posts: 6382 Location: ND	Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 10:20 AM dhdqhllc - 2014-04-30 10:14 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 10:01 AM dhdqhllc - 2014-04-30 9:57 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 9:51 AM dhdqhllc - 2014-04-30 9:49 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 9:47 AM CYA Ranch - 2014-04-30 9:41 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 9:29 AM northerngirl - 2014-04-30 9:15 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 9:07 AM A quote from Stillwater Equine Veterinary Clinic "More and more this is zeroing in on the Barrel horse community . The barrel horse groups need to look at preventative measures." The leading vet that has been following this outbreak is saying to be proactive. Why is this so hard for people to understand and to follow? The only way to prevent the spread of this is to STOP HAULING! I read this this morning too....wishing it would have an impact. But I think this race will go on. The race will go on. I posted this exact thing on my facebook and was messaged to take it down. Messaged by Race for the Roses producers? Yep. Basically said they cannot afford to cancel it and there is no backup date. and the risk is very low......and always a possibility....... I guess I am of a different oppinion. I don't feel the risk is that low when two horses from two different states at the same barrel race that is NOT in the hot zone end up dying. Now put 300 horses all under one roof for 3 days where the majority of the horses are from the hot zone. I wouldn't risk it. the concept of this 'hot zone' is where most of you are going wrong......if you want to consider a 'hot zone', it's not just where infected horses have popped up, it's where conditions are conducive to this virus becoming active and shedding....... You don't think 300 horses (many of which have been exposed to this virus already) under one roof during this crappy weather at a 3 day barrel race is conducive to the spread of this? guess it needs more explanation because i'm not talking about spread......yes, that is conducive to spread......but environmental factors in a big region, mainly due to weather conditions, are what typically make this virus become active .....that's what's a bigger issue to follow....... and realistically, for all of the barrel/rodeo events that have been held in MN, WI, IA, KS, NE, ND, SD, CO, MT since this outbreak first came to attention, how many horse do you think have participated in just those events and how many have shown up with symptoms from this mutation????????? i suppose we could include all of the horses that the participants are hauled home and exposed to as well......statistically, i'm guessing it's pretty low.....but i'm curious what your numbers are Well take all the horses that were at Winona when this first spread, take them home, then to other barrel races, now other horses have been exposed too, then they go home and go to other runs, now more are exposed. MN did a fairly good job of cancelling quite a few runs for a few weeks but during that time the BRF took place and more horses were exposed there, taken home, then on to other races. Now here we are April 30th 4 days after two horses were euthanized due to being infected at a big barrel race with another big barrel race this weekend in the state where this all began. so, far less than 1%?????
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ridejg Reg. Jan 2009	Posted 2014-04-30 10:23 AM Subject: RE: EHV-1 Update 4.29.14
Location: South Dakota	Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 10:11 AM ridejg - 2014-04-30 10:06 AM I just checked out the R4R facebook page, and don't seen any mention of the EHV1 virus at all....This seems really strange... Are they not allowing posts on their page regarding this virus? Seems like they are ignoring the seriousness of the situation.... With the message I got I would say they are trying to avoid any negative info regarding hauling this weekend and what is going on. They feel they are already losing a ton of money and cannot afford to lose any more. I wish Red Horse Ranch would step up and close their facility down again. I'm sure there has to be another weekend they can make work for them. Why can't the two work together to help the horse community? I am just frustrated over the whole ordeal and upset that I may lose a friend over this because I refuse to sweep this under the rug until after this weekend. Seems like they are looking at short term gain...rather than the very real threat of long term pain...
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NJJ Reg. Jul 2006	Posted 2014-04-30 10:26 AM Subject: RE: EHV-1 Update 4.29.14
Fact Checker Posts: 16572 Location: Displaced Iowegian	1left2right - 2014-04-30 10:21 AM pnygrl - 2014-04-30 9:19 AM Just an FYI, our group from NE Kansas that stalled near the WI horse are staying on our farms and diligently taking temps twice a day and will be disinfecting tack, trailers, etc. All events have been cancelled for the next two weeks and we are staying put! Our horses that were at Lincoln are probably past any risk but now we are watching the rest of our herds as well for any signs. We understand the gravity of the situation and how quickly it can get out of control, here's hoping no new cases pop up. You people are awesome!
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Just Bring It Reg. Oct 2003	Posted 2014-04-30 10:27 AM Subject: RE: EHV-1 Update 4.29.14
Husband Spoiler Posts: 4151 Location: North Dakota	dhdqhllc - 2014-04-30 10:21 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 10:20 AM dhdqhllc - 2014-04-30 10:14 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 10:01 AM dhdqhllc - 2014-04-30 9:57 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 9:51 AM dhdqhllc - 2014-04-30 9:49 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 9:47 AM CYA Ranch - 2014-04-30 9:41 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 9:29 AM northerngirl - 2014-04-30 9:15 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 9:07 AM A quote from Stillwater Equine Veterinary Clinic "More and more this is zeroing in on the Barrel horse community . The barrel horse groups need to look at preventative measures." The leading vet that has been following this outbreak is saying to be proactive. Why is this so hard for people to understand and to follow? The only way to prevent the spread of this is to STOP HAULING! I read this this morning too....wishing it would have an impact. But I think this race will go on. The race will go on. I posted this exact thing on my facebook and was messaged to take it down. Messaged by Race for the Roses producers? Yep. Basically said they cannot afford to cancel it and there is no backup date. and the risk is very low......and always a possibility....... I guess I am of a different oppinion. I don't feel the risk is that low when two horses from two different states at the same barrel race that is NOT in the hot zone end up dying. Now put 300 horses all under one roof for 3 days where the majority of the horses are from the hot zone. I wouldn't risk it. the concept of this 'hot zone' is where most of you are going wrong......if you want to consider a 'hot zone', it's not just where infected horses have popped up, it's where conditions are conducive to this virus becoming active and shedding....... You don't think 300 horses (many of which have been exposed to this virus already) under one roof during this crappy weather at a 3 day barrel race is conducive to the spread of this? guess it needs more explanation because i'm not talking about spread......yes, that is conducive to spread......but environmental factors in a big region, mainly due to weather conditions, are what typically make this virus become active .....that's what's a bigger issue to follow....... and realistically, for all of the barrel/rodeo events that have been held in MN, WI, IA, KS, NE, ND, SD, CO, MT since this outbreak first came to attention, how many horse do you think have participated in just those events and how many have shown up with symptoms from this mutation????????? i suppose we could include all of the horses that the participants are hauled home and exposed to as well......statistically, i'm guessing it's pretty low.....but i'm curious what your numbers are Well take all the horses that were at Winona when this first spread, take them home, then to other barrel races, now other horses have been exposed too, then they go home and go to other runs, now more are exposed. MN did a fairly good job of cancelling quite a few runs for a few weeks but during that time the BRF took place and more horses were exposed there, taken home, then on to other races. Now here we are April 30th 4 days after two horses were euthanized due to being infected at a big barrel race with another big barrel race this weekend in the state where this all began. so, far less than 1%????? Possibly 1% chance of a horse getting ill but a much greater chance of the virus being spread which is the big problem. I am not just worried about the health of my own horse but the health of others that may come in contact with this virus when it gets picked up and taken somewhere else. I would rather we all just lie low for awhile and let this burn itself out than take the risk.
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EmtRoper Reg. Jul 2012	Posted 2014-04-30 10:28 AM Subject: RE: EHV-1 Update 4.29.14
Extreme Veteran Posts: 399	dhdqhllc - 2014-04-30 10:21 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 10:20 AM dhdqhllc - 2014-04-30 10:14 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 10:01 AM dhdqhllc - 2014-04-30 9:57 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 9:51 AM dhdqhllc - 2014-04-30 9:49 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 9:47 AM CYA Ranch - 2014-04-30 9:41 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 9:29 AM northerngirl - 2014-04-30 9:15 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 9:07 AM A quote from Stillwater Equine Veterinary Clinic "More and more this is zeroing in on the Barrel horse community . The barrel horse groups need to look at preventative measures." The leading vet that has been following this outbreak is saying to be proactive. Why is this so hard for people to understand and to follow? The only way to prevent the spread of this is to STOP HAULING! I read this this morning too....wishing it would have an impact. But I think this race will go on. The race will go on. I posted this exact thing on my facebook and was messaged to take it down. Messaged by Race for the Roses producers? Yep. Basically said they cannot afford to cancel it and there is no backup date. and the risk is very low......and always a possibility....... I guess I am of a different oppinion. I don't feel the risk is that low when two horses from two different states at the same barrel race that is NOT in the hot zone end up dying. Now put 300 horses all under one roof for 3 days where the majority of the horses are from the hot zone. I wouldn't risk it. the concept of this 'hot zone' is where most of you are going wrong......if you want to consider a 'hot zone', it's not just where infected horses have popped up, it's where conditions are conducive to this virus becoming active and shedding....... You don't think 300 horses (many of which have been exposed to this virus already) under one roof during this crappy weather at a 3 day barrel race is conducive to the spread of this? guess it needs more explanation because i'm not talking about spread......yes, that is conducive to spread......but environmental factors in a big region, mainly due to weather conditions, are what typically make this virus become active .....that's what's a bigger issue to follow....... and realistically, for all of the barrel/rodeo events that have been held in MN, WI, IA, KS, NE, ND, SD, CO, MT since this outbreak first came to attention, how many horse do you think have participated in just those events and how many have shown up with symptoms from this mutation????????? i suppose we could include all of the horses that the participants are hauled home and exposed to as well......statistically, i'm guessing it's pretty low.....but i'm curious what your numbers are Well take all the horses that were at Winona when this first spread, take them home, then to other barrel races, now other horses have been exposed too, then they go home and go to other runs, now more are exposed. MN did a fairly good job of cancelling quite a few runs for a few weeks but during that time the BRF took place and more horses were exposed there, taken home, then on to other races. Now here we are April 30th 4 days after two horses were euthanized due to being infected at a big barrel race with another big barrel race this weekend in the state where this all began. so, far less than 1%????? I feel as though you are trying to convince everyone to still haul. While i understand that the percentage of horses that are actually sick versus the ones that are not is a small number this is still something that has been going on for almost 8 weeks. If it hasn't ended yet literally what else is there to do except stop hauling? Honestly if you have any other suggestions of how to get us back down the road without a sickness looming around please do tell us because i think everyone would like to know about it.
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NJJ Reg. Jul 2006	Posted 2014-04-30 10:28 AM Subject: RE: EHV-1 Update 4.29.14
Fact Checker Posts: 16572 Location: Displaced Iowegian	ridejg - 2014-04-30 10:23 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 10:11 AM ridejg - 2014-04-30 10:06 AM I just checked out the R4R facebook page, and don't seen any mention of the EHV1 virus at all....This seems really strange... Are they not allowing posts on their page regarding this virus? Seems like they are ignoring the seriousness of the situation.... With the message I got I would say they are trying to avoid any negative info regarding hauling this weekend and what is going on. They feel they are already losing a ton of money and cannot afford to lose any more. I wish Red Horse Ranch would step up and close their facility down again. I'm sure there has to be another weekend they can make work for them. Why can't the two work together to help the horse community? I am just frustrated over the whole ordeal and upset that I may lose a friend over this because I refuse to sweep this under the rug until after this weekend. Seems like they are looking at short term gain...rather than the very real threat of long term pain... That should make people think twice about their events in the future..........
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EmtRoper Reg. Jul 2012	Posted 2014-04-30 10:32 AM Subject: RE: EHV-1 Update 4.29.14
Extreme Veteran Posts: 399	I agree there next event in south dakota i believe i will NOT be attending.
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CYA Ranch Reg. Feb 2008	Posted 2014-04-30 10:33 AM Subject: RE: EHV-1 Update 4.29.14
More bootie than waist! Posts: 18425 Location: Riding Crackhead.	NJJ - 2014-04-30 10:28 AM ridejg - 2014-04-30 10:23 AM Just Bring It - 2014-04-30 10:11 AM ridejg - 2014-04-30 10:06 AM I just checked out the R4R facebook page, and don't seen any mention of the EHV1 virus at all....This seems really strange... Are they not allowing posts on their page regarding this virus? Seems like they are ignoring the seriousness of the situation.... With the message I got I would say they are trying to avoid any negative info regarding hauling this weekend and what is going on. They feel they are already losing a ton of money and cannot afford to lose any more. I wish Red Horse Ranch would step up and close their facility down again. I'm sure there has to be another weekend they can make work for them. Why can't the two work together to help the horse community? I am just frustrated over the whole ordeal and upset that I may lose a friend over this because I refuse to sweep this under the rug until after this weekend. Seems like they are looking at short term gain...rather than the very real threat of long term pain... That should make people think twice about their events in the future.......... Yep. The facility where this is being held is beautiful, excellent pen and ground, stalling, camping, you name it. BUT....I will second guess my choices with this facility and the producer next time around.
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MS2011 Reg. Mar 2005	Posted 2014-04-30 10:34 AM Subject: RE: EHV-1 Update 4.29.14
Own It and Move On Location: The edge of no where	1left2right - 2014-04-30 10:18 AM MS2011 - 2014-04-30 9:12 AM OK, I'll admit I haven't taken the time to read this whole thread...I'm sure someone has already figured this out. How many horses that were at the Bonus Race Finals went to the BBR? Would be nice to know, wouldn't it? All you really need to know is there was at least one. Just like a lottery ticket, it only takes one. If there are no cases from a horse that competed at BBR in the next 2-3 weeks (I say 3 because of the longer span they say this wild strain has), then all is good. ARGH! I've been stuck at home for 3 weeks and really ready to start hauling. I could see this getting spread to several other states thru those 2 events......I know people from all over went especially to the BBR, and LOTS of them were from my area. Seems like they should be able to assemble a cross list....any computer nerds want a project?
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CYA Ranch Reg. Feb 2008	Posted 2014-04-30 10:34 AM Subject: RE: EHV-1 Update 4.29.14
More bootie than waist! Posts: 18425 Location: Riding Crackhead.	EmtRoper - 2014-04-30 10:32 AM I agree there next event in south dakota i believe i will NOT be attending. Is that the Prospectors in Rapid City ?
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