The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture has reported that a 4-year-old Quarter Horse gelding in Calumet County has tested positive for equine herpesvirus-4 (EHV-4). The horse exhibited a fever, which was discovered during a routine wellness exam.
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EHV 101
Herpesvirus is highly contagious among horses and can lead to various health issues in equids, such as rhinopneumonitis, abortion in broodmares, and EHM.
Herpesvirus spreads easily through close contact with infected horses, sharing contaminated equipment, or contact with people who have been in contact with infected horses. Implementing biosecurity measures like hygiene and disinfection practices can help prevent the spread of the disease.