11/21/2025
Until further notice we are pausing any intakes for the safety of our horses.
๐จ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐ โ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ ๐จ
Horses in Oklahoma have tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), a highly contagious viral disease. It spreads easily through nasal discharge, shared equipment, trailers, stalls, and even human contact. Horses can carry the virus before showing symptoms, so strict quarantine is essential.
๐๐๐ญ๐๐ก ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ฌ:
๐ด Respiratory: cough, clear nasal discharge, fever
๐ด Neurologic (EHM): hind-limb weakness, incoordination, urine dribbling, tail weakness, sudden inability to stand
๐ด Reproductive: late-term abortion in mares
๐๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ก๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ฌ:
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Call your vet immediately
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Quarantine symptomatic or exposed horses
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Monitor all horsesโ temps twice daily (Normal = 99โ101.5ยฐF)
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Follow strict biosecurity measures
๐ฉบ Stay vigilant, protect your herd, and work closely with your veterinarian.