NEWS

Equine Herpesvirus type 1 Status – Florida

January 5, 2007

EHV-1, Daily Status Read more.

December 29, 2006

There are now ten quarantined premises in Florida, seven in the Wellington area, one in Ocala, one in Jupiter, and one in Indiantown. Eight premises with confirmed cases are under state quarantine and two premises with suspect neurologic cases are under state quarantine. Currently, there are not state or federal restrictions for horse movements into, within, or out of the state of Florida. Read more.

December 21, 2006

A top level event rider who traveled to Florida with her horses Wednesday morning was told at the Agricultural Station, that they were considering a stop on all horses leaving Florida - this has not been officially confirmed.

We have been taking temps on our horses twice a day and watching for abnormal behavior. Our vet, Dr. Bachelor came yesterday and was positive about the entire situation which was a huge relief for all of us. However, we are all worried and send best wishes to the barns, owners, riders and most of all the horses who are affected.....and the next time you see your veterinarian - say thank you !

December 20, 2006

Deadly disease found in Ocala horse; safety measures stepped up Read more

December 19, 2006

Florida Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services Continues Investigation Into Horse Virus Outbreak Read More

Five cases of Equine Herpesvirus – type 1 (EHV-1) have now been confirmed with laboratory testing from horses on a quarantined premises in the Wellington, Florida area. According to official reports released after a public meeting, a few barns around the Wellington Showgrounds will remain quarantined due to the outbreak of Herpes/Rhino Virus (EHV-1). Most vets feel, that the worst will be over in 7 - 14 days. However, it just became known, that there is one horse in Jupiter Farms and another in Ocala which are showing signs of infection.

December 14, 2006

The Wellington, FLorida showgrounds have been hit by a Herpes/Rhino virus outbreak, according to local newspaper and TV stations. Regrettably, 2 horses had to be euthanized already and it is unclear, how many of the over 500 horses at the showgrounds have infected. The rumor mill is working overtime - some suggest, that the entire State of Florida might be quarantined.

We will just have to wait and see.

Go hug your healthy horses !

For more information, please visit: The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service's Division of Animal Industry

By Elly Schobel (www.thehomestedt.com)

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