…stables. Due to several high profile Equine Herpes (EHV) outbreaks in recent years that have involved the neuropathic strain of the virus (equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy-EHM), some competitions have placed vaccination…
Credit: Thinkstock Equine herpesvirus type1 (EHV?1) is a growing concern in the horse industry. This virus can live within horses for a long period of time, perhaps even throughout their…
…to cause reactions is one that targets equine herpesvirus (rhinopneumonitis). What Might You See? A horse with a vaccine reaction is often feeling “blue.” His posture may be deflated, his…
…Utah, outbreak of EHV-1 neurologic herpesvirus (equine herpes myelitis, EHM) that occurred in May of 2011 at the National Cutting Horse Association show. A single horse that is shedding virus…
…herpesvirus or strangles. As your horse ages, special needs outside of vaccinations may be essential, such as: Pain-relieving medication or supplementation for the arthritic senior horse A quality senior diet…
…horse’s stall with a disinfectant. Continue familiar feeding regimens to minimize stress and help avoid colic. Limit exposure to other horses, especially direct nose-to-nose contact. Strangles and equine herpesvirus can…
…to help prevent highly contagious diseases such as equine influenza virus (EIV) and equine herpesvirus (EHV). Although vaccines should be our first line of defense against the diseases mentioned, they…
