11/21/2025
Updated information for our fellow equine owners and Chiropractic equine patients. We are praying for everyone!
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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.
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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
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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
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๐ฅ Place signage on the door asking horse owners to inform your team if they have attended any of the affected events. If they have, please instruct them to wait outside so appropriate precautions can be taken.
๐ฅTake a detailed history of potential exposure and travel
๐ฅ Examine and take the patientโs temperature ๐๐ฒ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ entering the clinic
๐ฅ Antiviral medications can be given prophylactically to exposed horses to reduce the risk of developing EHM. For more information regarding this treatment, please reach out to our equine internal medicine team.
๐ฉบ Stay vigilant, protect your herd, and work closely with your veterinarian.
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