11/19/2025
With EHV on everyoneโs mind, itโs completely natural to want to do everything possible to keep your horses healthy.
If you have questions about nutritional support, ways to help strengthen your horseโs immune system, or preventative care measures our advisors are available to talk. Weโre here to provide reassurance, information, and to support our equine community.๐
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We have confirmed exposure risk for horses that attended the WPRA Finals on November 4-9 or the 377 Arena on November 15 and 16. If your horse was at either location, quarantine immediately for the next 14 days and do not leave the premises during this time.
If you have an appointment with us, please do not unload your horses. You may come inside to check in, but keep your horses in the trailer until a staff member comes out to assist you. This helps protect every horse on the property.
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EHV spreads through nose to nose contact, shared buckets or tack, contaminated trailers, airborne droplets from coughing or snorting, and from people who handle exposed horses.
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- Fever (Over 101.5)
- Nasal discharge
- Lethargy
- Hind end weakness or wobbliness
- Loss of tail tone or urine dribbling
Some cases progress to the neurological form, EHM, which is a medical emergency. Take temperatures twice daily and monitor closely.
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https://aaep.org/resource/aaep-infectious-disease-guidelines-equine-herpesvirus-1-4/
Do not panic. Just be proactive. Good biosecurity, quarantine, and early symptom monitoring go a long way toward keeping your horse and the community safe.
If you have concerns or notice any symptoms, call immediately.
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