State Veterinarian’s Office Issues Equine Herpes Virus Alert

After confirming 3 cases of Equine Herpes Virus, the Office of the State Veterinarian is issuing an alert. Two of the cases are in Maricopa County and one case is in Yavapai County.

The exposed horses have been placed under quarantine by the State Veterinarian.

According to the State Veterinarian, two of the three cases have had no travel history since initial exposure or any travel history at all.

The State Veterinarian is advising horse owners to practice sound biosecurity principles:

● Do not commingle your horse with unfamiliar horses, do not share common waterers or feeders, do not share tack or grooming supplies and do not share stall cleaning equipment.

● Separation of horses at events by at least 20-30 feet is encouraged and do not under any circumstances allow nose-to-nose contact.

● If the event is optional, you may consider voluntarily withdrawing yourselves from competition to be extra cautious.

● Make sure that your horse’s vaccinations are up to date.

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