Five EHV-1 cases confirmed at Canadian racetrack
Five cases of the neurological shape of equine herpes virus-1 (EHV-1) conduct maintain been confirmed inwards thoroughbreds inwards Barn i at Woodbine Racetrack, the Ontario Racing Commission says.
One Equus caballus was euthanized on June 10 afterwards becoming recumbent alongside a fever. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 instant Equus caballus inwards the same barn too had a fever in addition to showed neurological signs.
The instant Equus caballus was taken to the Ontario Veterinary College for farther evaluation in addition to treatment.
Thoroughbred racing volition proceed at Woodbine. However, due to the infectious nature of this disease, the committee has ordered the implementation of diverse infectious affliction protocols to protect horses.
No horses are permitted to exit Woodbine Racetrack without the commission’s approving for the side yesteryear side 7 days. The restriction may survive reviewed based on the progression of the disease.
In addition, no Equus caballus is allowed inwards or out of Barn i or Barn three for the side yesteryear side 7 days, including for training. This restriction may too survive reviewed, based on the progression of the disease.
All horses stabled at Woodbine must conduct maintain their temperatures taken in addition to recorded visibly on the horse’s stall door for inspection. Trainers alongside horses that conduct maintain clinical signs consistent alongside EHV-1 infection, including a fever in addition to respiratory or neurological signs, must written report their findings to their veterinary immediately.
Horse people who had horses at Woodbine Racetrack inside the final 7 days should monitor their horses for whatever signs of illness, the committee says.
It said it would proceed to closely monitor the province of affairs in addition to whatever farther developments volition survive reported.
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