Six additional horses in Weld and three other counties are showing signs of equine herpesvirus — EHV-1 — according to the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Colorado State University on Monday announced precautions against the disease and canceled events planned at its equine sciences center.
The disease was previously confirmed in two horses in Weld County. EHV-1 can be treated if caught early enough, but is fatal in some cases. It can transfer from nose-to-nose contact among horses and can be spread by contaminated tack, equipment and people’s clothing.
Dr. Wade Shoemaker of the Countryside Large Animal Clinic of Greeley, said he has been going non-stop for the past three days, answering questions and treating horses in Weld County that have showed signs of the disease. He had to euthanize one infected horse, but he said the other is showing signs of recovery.
The agriculture department said Monday afternoon six additional horses are showing signs of the disease. Horses in Boulder, Larimer, Mesa and Weld counties are being tested for the disease and are under hold or quarantine. Read More…
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