More
info on EHV-1 (Rhino) outbreak in Florida 1-1-07 Horse Health Alert - Equine Herpes Virus The USDA and FDACS command post has been established to evaluate and
possibly quarantine horses examined in Florida Dept of Agricuture is providing updates. Link to EHV-1 http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/ai/ehv1/index.shtml THE FLORIDA DEPT. OF
AGRICULTURE SITE PROVIDES INFO ON FARMS THAT ARE QUARANTINED AND STATUS OF REPORTS OF RHINO. FAQ below is from that site. FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS: Frequently
Asked Questions: Equine Herpes Virus-1 J. Liv Sandberg Dr. Larry Bauman What is Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1)?
Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1)
is a contagious viral disease of horses that can cause respiratory disease, abortion and occasionally neurologic disease. Is there another name for Equine
Herpes Virus? Rhinopneumonitis or ‘rhino.'
It is a herpes virus that is common among horses. How is the EHV-1 disease spread?
Aerosol (airborne) and fomites
(feed, clothing, boots, hands, etc.) Can EHV-1 spread to humans? No, but people can transport
the virus on their clothes, boots, etc. Can EHV-1 spread to other species
of animals? No. What are the clinical signs or symptoms
seen with EHV-1? Respiratory disease, abortion
and occasionally neurologic disease (lack of coordination, inability to stand, etc.) Are these clinical signs similar
to any other equine diseases we have in our horse population? Yes. Equine Influenza Virus
may cause respiratory disease. Equine Viral Arteritis may cause abortions, and West Nile Virus may cause neurologic disease. If my horse has some of the above
clinical signs, will I be able to tell which disease he/she may have contracted? No Is there a vaccine available to help
prevent the spread of EHV-1? Yes, but it doesn't directly
protect against the neurological form of the disease cause by EHV-1. My horse is up to date on its vaccinations,
including EHV-1. Can my horse still be at risk of contracting the disease? It's possible, but horses
that have not been vaccinated are at a much higher risk. Will EHV-1 affect all of my horses
or are some of my horses at more of a risk of contracting the disease? Young, old, weak, high exposure,
immune challenged, and stressed horses are more likely to get sick. How long will it take for my horse
to show clinical signs of the disease after he/she has been exposed to the disease? Horses can shed the EHV-1
from the onset of clinical signs until 1-2 weeks after the clinical signs are gone. A 21 day quarantine period following the
disease is recommended. How do you test for EHV-1? A blood test is available.
Test results will usually take 3-7 days to be completed. I only have one horse. Do I have
to be concerned about my horse contracting EHV-1? Yes. While the virus is spread
more readily from horse to horse via infected droplets in the air, on facility surfaces, fences, buckets and a common water
source, etc., there is also the possibility of spreading the disease as a result of droplets being carried on clothes, boots,
jackets, etc. As a horse owner, what should I do
to prevent the potential spread of the EHV-1? Horse owners do not need to
panic, but they should following appropriate bio-security measures such as those listed at the end of this article. What about vaccinations? There are vaccines available
to protect horses against EHV-1. Since EHV-1 is a common virus in horses, it is recommended that all horses be vaccinated
at least once a year. For horses congregating at shows and competitions, more frequent vaccinations may be recommended. Consult
your local veterinarian to discuss the risk potential and vaccination recommendations for your horse. What disinfectant(s) are best to
use for cleaning my facilities? Generic disinfectants such
as bleach, chlorhexidine, quaternary ammonias and others are effective in killing the EHV-1 virus. I have only a couple horses. Do I
have top follow the preventative measures? Yes. I have an active and full barn of
horses that frequently travel through out the state and out of state. What preventative measures should I be practicing to
minimize the risk of spreading EHV-1? See the recommendations for
isolation and bio-security measures listed at the end of this article. Prior to traveling with your horses, check on the current
health status of horses at your final destination. My farrier is scheduled to come and
work on my horses' feet? Should I still have him/her come or cancel the visit? Have them come unless there
is a high level of disease in surrounding barns. Practice the appropriate bio-security measures, regardless of area farm status.
If the work is not needed immediately and there is a high level of disease in the area, rescheduling to a later date may be
the wisest decision. If I have new horses coming to barn,
what should I do before they arrive and after they arrive? Your horses should be up to
date with their EHV-1 vaccinations. Quarantine/separate the new arrivals for 3 weeks. We like to trailer to another barn
and ride. Can we still do this? While your barn may not be
under quarantine, the potential to spread the disease is minimized if horses are not exposed to additional sources of contamination.
It is important to still enjoy spending time with your horse. However, by taking the initiative to keep unnecessary travel
to a minimum, the potential for spreading EHV-1 will be reduced. How long should we not travel from
barn to barn during an EHV-1 outbreak? No definitive answer can be
given as the length of time is dependent on the success of minimizing the EHV-1 outbreak. BIO-SECURITY MEASURES FOR HORSE OWNERS Copyright © 2006 xxxxxxxxxxxx EHV-1
outbreak in Florida December
15, 2006 Equine Herpesvirus
type1 Status – Florida State Officials in From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: The Division of Animal IndustryRegarding Equine
Virus FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx EVA problem in New Mexico, USA--summer 2006 Information from the http://www.aphis.usda.gov/lpa/pubs/fsheet_faq_notice/fs_ahequineva.html xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx RUIDOSO SALES TO REQUIRE EVA TEST--July
2006 July 12,
2006 - This year, the Ruidoso Horse Sales
Co. will require all horses entering their sales to provide results for an EVA test in addition to Coggins papers and health
certificates. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
NEWS—VS UPDATE HORSEWEB PRESS RELEASE FROM THE 7 NO
DATE ON THESE PRESS RELEASES This is to notify you that the Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) quarantine on
two horses on a Travis County, Texas, premises has been released. Currently, Until the threat of vesicular stomatitis (VS) ceases to exist, Dr. Bob
Hillman, executive director of the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has directed all "The animals represented on this certificate of veterinary inspection
have not originated from a premises or area under quarantine for vesicular stomatitis or a premises on which VS has been diagnosed
in the past 30 days. I have examined the animals and have found no signs of vesicular stomatitis." Furthermore, animals entering Although the Texas VS quarantine has been released, it is still a good
idea to call the state of destination prior to travel to ensure your animals have met all entry requirements. Information about VS and case counts in affected states may be accessed
through the web site for the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) at http://www.tahc.state.tx.us The latest report indicates XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX NO DATE ON THIS PRESS RELEASE The Colorado Department of Agriculture web site is at http://www.ag.state.co.us. You can stay up to date on the case counts and states affected by going to the Texas Animal Health Commission web site at;
http://www.tahc.state.tx.us and selecting the link to "USDA Vesicular Stomatitis Information Page." As of July 12, the current number of premises quarantined
because of VS: "VSV is not a human health issue, but it can have severe economic impact
on livestock owners, especially in the dairy industry," said Wayne Cunningham, state veterinarian at the Colorado Department
of Agriculture. "The disease usually doesn't result in an animal's death, but the main reason we watch it closely is due to
fact that the symptoms closely resemble foot-and-mouth disease, which is much more economically devastating." In 2004, 148 horses, 119 cattle, four sheep and goats, and two alpacas
were infected with the disease, involving a total of 107 premises across the Vesicular stomatitis is a viral disease that is usually not fatal but
causes painful lesions around an infected animal's mouth, nostrils, teats and hooves, symptoms similar to foot-and-mouth disease.
Only laboratory tests can differentiate the diseases. All disease samples from VSV primarily affects cattle, horses, and swine. These blisters enlarge
and break, leaving raw tissue that is so painful infected animals generally refuse to eat or drink and show signs of lameness.
Severe weight loss usually follows. Since the disease is believed to be spread by insects, preventative measures
include keeping susceptible animals in dry corrals and stables, using insecticides and insect repellents daily, providing
good nutrition and practicing best management techniques. Prior to 2004, the last case of VSV in |
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