In recent weeks, Dr. Kyla has
limited the number of barns that she travels to due to the EHV-1 outbreak, and
has been using biosecurity measures to deter the spread of the disease between
horses, as we mentioned here. We've heard questions from
horse owners across the state about the spread of the disease and the status of
the horses that have been tested. In an effort to make it easier for you
to find accurate and current information about EHV-1 in Minnesota, we've
compiled some links to helpful articles, handouts, and videos on the web. Updates from Local Horse Shows: For those of you considering bringing your horses to the
Minnesota Horse Expo (April 25 – 27) at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, it’s
important to read this note from Tracy A. Turner, DVM. UPDATE 4/10/14 from the Horse Expo's Facebook Page - no outside horses from private farms or breed registries will be allowed this year. Update on refunds for the FASH Spring Horse Show Facebook Pages to
Watch: Local veterinary practices have faithfully been updating
their Facebook pages with the latest recommendations on EHV-1. Prevention,
Vaccination, and Biosecurity: Here’s some great information about disinfecting equipment,
spring shots, and keeping events (and boarding barns) safe.
Information from
Veterinarians: When it comes to the history, prevention, and the latest scientific information on EHV-1, veterinarians definitely know best.
National and State
Department Pages: This information on EHV-1 and EHM is released by state and federal sources.
Can You Help? Have you found resources that are professional,
user-friendly, and factual that we haven’t listed here? Share a link with us in
the comments, and we’ll update this blog post. Feel free to share this with
friends who may be curious about this disease and have questions about where to
look. |