Post by quatzie on Aug 7, 2007 16:32:36 GMT -5
:ohttp://www.oregon.gov/ODA/AHID/docs/pdf/equine_herpes_virus.pdf
agr.wa.gov/FoodAnimal/AnimalHealth/docs/EHV-1.pdf
www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/ceh/topics.htm
Monday, August 6, 2007 (HILLSBORO, OR) - The Oregon Dressage Society Breeders Showcase I & II Dressage Sporthorse Competitions have been canceled due to the report of a case of Equine Herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) in the Willamette Valley according to Rose Newman, show manager. "I received a phone call from the owner of DevonWood Equestrian Centre (DWEC) Saturday night and she said that DWEC is executing a self-imposed barn quarantine at the recommendation of the facility's veterinarian," said Newman. Barbara Funk, Assistant Show Manger, added "DevonWood is not in quarantine status for having EHV-1, but is closing to outside horses at this time as a precautionary measure in protection of the horses currently stabled there."
According to the Oregon Department of Agriculture, a first case was reported in March of 2007, but more recently a second case of EHV-1, a highly contagious respiratory virus that can cause paralysis and abortions in pregnant horses, has been reported in Oregon. During this same time, five horses in Washington also exhibit clinical signs that are consistent with EHV-1. All six of these horses attended the same weekend show in Oregon in July, a few days before exhibiting signs of the disease.
"We don't know of any local dressage horses that are affected by this infectious disease, however, due to the quarantine period for this disease, we will be unable to host the Breeders Showcase Competition this weekend. As more information becomes available, I have asked the ODS Office to post details for information for our members to the news page on the ODS website and will additionally communicate to competitors via e-mail," stated Newman.
Oregon Department of Agriculture State Veterinarian Dr. Don Hansen said, "Even though EHV-1 is not a regulatory disease, and is not reportable, I am urging horse owners to take precautions. Veterinarians should work closely with their equine clients to develop plans that address the clients' ability to prevent EHV-1 in their horses. And, if a horse is suspected of having the viral disease, it should be isolated. Equipment should not be shared."
agr.wa.gov/FoodAnimal/AnimalHealth/docs/EHV-1.pdf
www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/ceh/topics.htm
Monday, August 6, 2007 (HILLSBORO, OR) - The Oregon Dressage Society Breeders Showcase I & II Dressage Sporthorse Competitions have been canceled due to the report of a case of Equine Herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) in the Willamette Valley according to Rose Newman, show manager. "I received a phone call from the owner of DevonWood Equestrian Centre (DWEC) Saturday night and she said that DWEC is executing a self-imposed barn quarantine at the recommendation of the facility's veterinarian," said Newman. Barbara Funk, Assistant Show Manger, added "DevonWood is not in quarantine status for having EHV-1, but is closing to outside horses at this time as a precautionary measure in protection of the horses currently stabled there."
According to the Oregon Department of Agriculture, a first case was reported in March of 2007, but more recently a second case of EHV-1, a highly contagious respiratory virus that can cause paralysis and abortions in pregnant horses, has been reported in Oregon. During this same time, five horses in Washington also exhibit clinical signs that are consistent with EHV-1. All six of these horses attended the same weekend show in Oregon in July, a few days before exhibiting signs of the disease.
"We don't know of any local dressage horses that are affected by this infectious disease, however, due to the quarantine period for this disease, we will be unable to host the Breeders Showcase Competition this weekend. As more information becomes available, I have asked the ODS Office to post details for information for our members to the news page on the ODS website and will additionally communicate to competitors via e-mail," stated Newman.
Oregon Department of Agriculture State Veterinarian Dr. Don Hansen said, "Even though EHV-1 is not a regulatory disease, and is not reportable, I am urging horse owners to take precautions. Veterinarians should work closely with their equine clients to develop plans that address the clients' ability to prevent EHV-1 in their horses. And, if a horse is suspected of having the viral disease, it should be isolated. Equipment should not be shared."
We ordered 500 vaccines in of the Rhinomune, they have been selling like hot cakes...We have been swamped with calls and people picking them up.....