18 Horses Diagnosed With EHV-1 at Sunland Park in New Mexico

New Mexico Livestock Board

(SUNLAND PARK, N.M.) – To date, 18 horses have been diagnosed as positive for EHV-1 on nasal swab and/or whole blood. These horses are from 13 different barns within Sunland Park racetrack; at present, horses in surrounding areas have tested negative. Of these 18, one horse has been euthanized for neurologic symptoms. No movement of horses is being allowed in or out of Sunland Park. Officials with the Livestock Board, Racing Commission and Sunland Park will continue to work together to resolve the issue.

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The article below is from the American Association of Equine Practioners in Q&A format providing lots of useful information regarding the EHV virus. We have also linked to the original Dept of Ag press release, though the information above may be considered a later update.