Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) is a highly contagious viral infection causing respiratory disease, neurological disorders and even abortions

Equine Herpesvirus

This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly.

Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) is a highly contagious airborne disease and occurs in horses worldwide. The most common strains are EHV-1 and EHV-4. EHV can cause respiratory and neurological diseases in horses of any age and breed. For pregnant mares there is a risk of abortion.

Symptoms

  • Lethargic
  • Poor limb coordination
  • Recumbeny
  • Balance issues
  • Nostrils discharge
  • Coughing
  • Low Appetite
  • Depression
  • Decreased performance
  • Fever
  • No passing
  • No Passing

Common in

  • Abortion (pregnant mares)

Treatment

The disease itself is not treatable. In case of an infection with EHV a symptomatic treatment will be performed.

Prevention

Since EHV is highly contagious in case of a potential outbreak horses must be quickly isolated and good hygiene measures should be put in place. A Vaccination against EHV is available and especially recommended for horses under the age of five. For showing horses the vaccination is mandatory.

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