The Northwest Horse Source
June 3rd, 2022
This is an email alert about an equine related disease outbreak or other emergency/disaster/announcement in our distribution area. Areas regularly include Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, and sometimes Utah, Nevada, Colorado, Wyoming and Arizona.

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Outbreak Alert: June 2, 2022 - Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy in Clackamas County, Oregon

Outbreak Alert: June 2, 2022 - Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy in Clackamas County, Oregon
Written by: Dana Willett

Source: Oregon Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Ranch; Notes: A horse from Clackamas County recently tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1). After exhibiting neurologic symptoms, the owners called a private veterinarian to examine the animal and collect a sample for testing. Unfortunately, the horse was later humanely euthanized—a California laboratory-confirmed EHV-1 on May 31. The horse owner reports …

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