Equine Herpesvirus-1 Outbreak: What Horse Owners Need to Know

The current outbreak of the sometimes fatal neurologic disease caused by equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) in several Western states and Canada has generated widespread concern throughout the horse industry. How many horses are really affected in this outbreak? Is this a new, mutated form of the virus? What are the signs that tell you a horse has EHV-1? Will affected horses recover? How can horse owners and veterinarians work together to prevent the disease from spreading?

Find out answers to these questions and many more in a timely webinar presented by TheHorse.com and Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health for equine veterinarians – Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) Outbreak: What Horse Owners Need to Know. Register now and submit your questions for the live event on Tuesday, May 24, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST, 5:00-6:00 p.m. Pacific.

This presentation will provide horse owners with an update on the status of the EHV-1 outbreak and current information on EHV-1 disease, testing, how to monitor your horse for disease, and how you can prevent EHV-1 spread with optimal horse management, hygiene, and biosecurity measures.


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