Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) Outbreak Shakes the Equine Community

The equine world was rocked this week when eight horses that attended competitive speed events in the Oklahoma and Texas region tested positive for the neurologic strain of Equine Herpesvirus 1 or EHV-1.

My daughter and I have horses and are active in our local equestrian community, so this hit close to home. Yesterday, our social media feeds were overflowing with updates about the virus and how it is affecting barns both locally and nationwide.

What Is EHV 1 and Why It Matters

According to Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Hospital , there are five common strains of Equine Herpesvirus. EHV-1 is the most concerning. It is the strain involved in the current outbreak becaus

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