New Brunswick horse owners warned about potential virus exposure
The virus, known as EHV-1, is highly contagious and can cause respiratory disease, neurological disease and pregnancy loss in horses.
The province of New Brunswick has issued an equine health advisory following a potential virus exposure at a recent horse show in Sussex. Chief veterinary officer Nicole Wanamaker warned exhibitors, trainers, and horse owners who attended the 4-H Round Up Show at the King’s County Fair Draft Horse Show earlier this month. The concern stems from a horse that participated in the event and had previously been housed with another horse that later tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1).
EHV-1 is a highly contagious virus that can lead to respiratory issues, neurological problems, and even pregnancy loss in horses. While the infected horse did not attend the show, there is still a risk of contamination. The veterinarian advises attendees to separate horses that were present at the event from those that were not for a period of 14 to 21 days, and to closely monitor their animals for symptoms such as fever, lethargy, or loss of appetite.
Horse owners should seek veterinary assistance immediately if their horse develops a fever above 38.9 degrees Celsius or shows any other signs of illness.
Written by urgent.news from Global News's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
