11/19/2025
𝐄𝐇𝐕 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭
IN TEXAS
We have confirmed exposure risk for horses that attended the WPRA Finals on November 4-9 or the 377 Arena on November 15 and 16. If your horse was at either location, quarantine immediately for the next 14 days and do not leave the premises during this time.
If you have an appointment with us, please do not unload your horses. You may come inside to check in, but keep your horses in the trailer until a staff member comes out to assist you. This helps protect every horse on the property.
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗘𝗛𝗩 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀
EHV spreads through nose to nose contact, shared buckets or tack, contaminated trailers, airborne droplets from coughing or snorting, and from people who handle exposed horses.
𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵
- Fever (Over 101.5)
- Nasal discharge
- Lethargy
- Hind end weakness or wobbliness
- Loss of tail tone or urine dribbling
Some cases progress to the neurological form, EHM, which is a medical emergency. Take temperatures twice daily and monitor closely.
𝗔𝗔𝗘𝗣 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀
https://aaep.org/resource/aaep-infectious-disease-guidelines-equine-herpesvirus-1-4/
Do not panic. Just be proactive. Good biosecurity, quarantine, and early symptom monitoring go a long way toward keeping your horse and the community safe.
If you have concerns or notice any symptoms, call immediately.
𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐗 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
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