New Horse Virus!!!!

There is a new horse virus going around, it is called EHV-1.  It is also known as Equine Herpes (weird huh?)

How did it start? :

(http://www.krqe.com/dpp/local_guide/grow_local/dangerous-virus-spooking-horse-owners) - The Office of the State Veterinarian is issuing notification that horses attending the National Cutting Horse Association’s Western National Championships in Ogden, Utah between April 30 – May 8, 2011 may have been exposed to the severe neurologic form of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1).

But there has been 1 or 2 cases in WA!

How can horses get it?:

(http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2011/05/130.shtml) EVH-1 can transfer from nose-to-nose contact. It can also be spread by contaminated tack, equipment, and people's clothing. In addition, the virus can be spread on the air for a limited distance.
EHV-1 can cause respiratory and neurologic disease and death in horses

Symptoms:

(http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2011/05/130.shtml)
Symptoms include fever, decreased co-ordination, nasal discharge, urine dribbling, loss of tail tone, hind limb weakness, leaning against a wall or fence to maintain balance, lethargy, and the inability to rise.
While there is no cure, the symptoms of the disease may be treatable.

THERE IS NO CURE!! NOT YET AT LEAST!

BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR HORSES AT THIS TIME! BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU HAUL THEM!

~Nikki Carter

(PS the links are where i got the info btw)