11/19/2025
📣 Important Educational Post About EHM (Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy)
Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) is a serious neurological condition caused by certain strains of the Equine Herpesvirus (most commonly EHV-1). While many horses carry EHV quietly in their system, certain stressors — like travel, shows, or changes in environment — can cause the virus to reactivate and, in some cases, progress into the neurological form known as EHM.
💥 What EHM Does
EHM affects the central nervous system, leading to:
• Hind-end weakness or wobbliness
• Difficulty walking or balancing
• Loss of bladder or tail control
• Sudden inability to rise
• Fever, lethargy, or nasal discharge may appear first
EHM can progress quickly, and it requires immediate veterinary attention.
📍 Current Outbreak Location
There is an active outbreak of EHV-1/EHM in Texas, involving confirmed neurological cases. This outbreak has drawn national attention because of how contagious the virus can be within barns, show facilities, and during horse travel.
🧼 My Protocols for Safety
To protect every horse I work with, I disinfect all of my equipment between each barn — including my machines and attachments, red light tool, laser, leads, and anything else that makes contact with horses or the work area.
Biosecurity is something I take very seriously to help keep your horses safe.
🚫 If Your Horse Shows Symptoms
If you notice any signs of:
• Fever
• Nasal discharge
• Sudden stumbling or weakness
• Difficulty urinating
• Any unusual neurological behavior
👉 Please call your veterinarian immediately
👉 And contact me to cancel your session
No cancellation fee — safety comes first.
Your horses’ health will always be my top priority, and I appreciate everyone doing their part to keep barns safe and informed.
Texas veterinarians have confirmed an aggressive strain of EHV tied to a recent event in Waco. 🚨
We break down the symptoms, temperature-monitoring guidelines, and steps owners can take to slow the spread.
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