Equine Herpes Virus type 1

EHV-1 can be a serious disease of horses that can cause abortion and death. Clinical signs include high fever, neurological symptoms and nasal discharge. The virus can spread through the air, contaminated equipment, clothing and hands. EHV-1 is endemic to the United States and is usually handled by the states involved; USDA becomes involved in cases involving multiple States or movement of horses across State lines.

Reports and Information

• Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy: Mitigation Experiences Lessons Learned, and Future Needs (Veterinary Services, Centers for Epidemiology and Animal Health, August 2008, pdf)
  • Forms A through F from Appendix C
• Diseases of the Horse Caused by Equine Herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1) – A Bibliography of Source Materials, provided by the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center

EHV-1 Emerging Disease Notice

Equine Herpes Virus Myeloencephalopathy: A Potentially Emerging Disease (USDA APHIS Veterinary Services, Center for Emerging Issues, January 2007)

2006 Outbreak Information

• USDA APHIS VS statement on the equine herpes virus situation, January 5, 2007
• USDA APHIS VS statement on the equine herpes virus situation, December 29, 2006

2005 Outbreak / Case Information

• EVH-1 events in 2005 - information from the 2005 U.S. Animal Health Report

 

Related Topics

• Find Monitoring & Surveillance Information
• Equine Health Monitoring & Surveillance Information
• National Animal Health Monitoring System Equine Studies