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ALERT Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1)



What is equine herpes virus and EHV-1?

Equine herpes virus is a common virus that occurs in horse populations worldwide. One of the virus’ most common strains is equine herpes virus type 1 (EHV-1) that’s known to cause respiratory diseases as well as outbreaks of abortions and neurologic disease. Western College of Veterinary Medicine


CURRENT EQUINE DISEASE OUTBREAK ALERTS AND INFORMATION - Canadian Animal Health Surveillance System (CAHSS) Equine Surveillance Network


Equine Disease Communication Center

The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) is a US industry-driven initiative which works to protect horses and the horse industry from the threat of infectious diseases in North America. It provides information about cases of equine infectious diseases in the US, and includes some Canadian reports.

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Equine disease alerts

The Canadian Animal Health Surveillance System Disease Alerts Tool provides a nationally accessible inventory of animal health disease alerts from across Canada. Disease alerts can be submitted by gov

Tick Control in Horses

Ticks are becoming an increasingly significant parasite of horses Written by: Thomas Lenz, DVM., M.S., DACT Ticks are becoming an increasingly significant parasite of horses across the United States.

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