TYLER, Texas — The Texas Rose Horse Park in Tyler announced it has temporarily shut down all horse events at the facility immediately until Dec. 2 due to an outbreak of an equine virus linked to an event in Central Texas.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued the alert Wednesday, stating an outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) was reported by Texas veterinarians after the recent World Championship Barrel Racing in the Waco area from Nov. 5 through 9.

Miller emphasized the need for vigilance. “This virus can spread fast, it can be deadly, and the earliest signs are often so subtle they’re easy to miss,” Miller said. “That’s why monitoring your horses right now is critical. The quicker we identify a potential case, the better chance we have to protect not only our anima

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