Due to increase in EHV-1 vets stress biosecurity measures

Due to an increased number of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) cases across the nation, State Veterinarian Dr. Dennis Hughes is reminding horse owners as well as operators of horse shows/exhibitions to remain vigilant and exercise biosecurity measures at all events where horses are co-mingled.

According to Hughes, California, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, Tennessee and Utah currently are dealing with confirmed cases of EHV-1.

“Nebraska does not have horses diagnosed with the disease at this time, and we’d prefer to keep it that way. I encourage horse owners to take precautions to help prevent this...