AUSTIN, Texas (KFDA) – The Texas Department of Agriculture and Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller have issued an alert regarding the outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1).
The outbreak was first reported by Texas veterinarians after the recent World Championship Barrel Racing Finals in the Waco area on Nov. 5-9.
There are no confirmed cases in the Texas Panhandle at this time.
All horse owners, trainers, and venue operators who attended, those who were in proximity to the event, or those who have recently returned from any large equine gatherings near Waco in the last 14 days should monitor animals carefully.
Officials say clinical signs of EHV-1 can vary and may include fever, nasal discharge, lethargy and neurological signs.
For a full list of clinical signs and how to protect your horses, click here.
“This virus can spread fast, it can be deadly, and the earliest signs are often so subtle they’re easy to miss. That’s why monitoring your horses right now is critical. The quicker we identify a potential case, the better chance we have to protect not only our animals, but the entire Texas equine community,” said Commissioner Miller.
We will keep you updated as information becomes available.
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