WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A horse virus outbreak has been confirmed to have begun in Waco from one infected horse who participated at an event at the Extraco Events Center.

The Texas Animal Health Commission says they are aware of two cases now and are continuing their investigations to track the virus and where it spreads.

This highly contagious virus called equine herpes virus, or EVH-1, can affect a horse’s respiratory, reproductive and nervous systems and functions.

Today, the Texas Animal Health commission confirmed that it all started with one horse at the World Finals and Elite Barrel Race event for the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association.

This event was held from November 5 th through the 9 th here in Waco at the Extraco Events Center

The Speegleville Saddle Club announced t

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