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- Press release (Georgia. Department of Agriculture)
- Title:
- Press release, 2006 December 19
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- Georgia. Department of Agriculture
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- Georgia. Department of Agriculture.
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- Atlanta, GA : Georgia Department of Agriculture,
- Date of Original:
- 2006-12-19
- Subject:
- Georgia. Department of Agriculture
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PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Georgia Department of Agriculture Tommy Irvin, Commissioner 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW Atlanta, GA 30334 www.agr.georgia.gov
Contact: Yao Seidu, Arty Schronce or Jackie Sosby, 404-656-3689.
Georgians are alerted of equine herpes
virus found in several horses in Florida
Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin is alerting Georgians that equine herpes virus has been detected in Florida resulting in cancellation of two horse shows and quarantine.
The cases in Florida have been linked to a single horse imported from Europe. The horse was then shipped to Florida where it became ill with the virus.
Florida agriculture officials have reported five cases caused by Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) resulting in restricted movement of horses from the affected premises. The virus can usually be detected by a veterinary diagnostic laboratory through simple sample collections.
Equine Herpes Virus type 1 (EHV) causes the disease commonly known as Rhinopneumonitis and is present throughout the country. There are many vaccines available against EHV.
Clinical signs caused by EHV may include fever, nasal discharge, neurological symptoms, and/or abortion.
"Although Georgia has no reported EHV cases, the virus has the potential of presenting itself where horses congregate," says Irvin. "Equine Herpes Virus is contagious and horse owners are urged to ask their veterinarian about vaccination recommendations."
Three deaths and 15 clinical cases have been attributed to the disease in Florida's current outbreak. Six cases have neurological symptoms. Horses from suspected stables in Florida are being monitored for fever and other clinical signs until state animal health authorities have determined the virus is under control.
"Experts recommend that people keep their horses at least 40-feet away from horses with unknown medical histories," Irvin says.
Equine Herpes Virus can cause a serious respiratory disease that spreads through the air but generally requires direct or close contact between horses. Horses with clinical signs should be isolated and sick horses should be examined by a veterinarian for the proper diagnosis and treatment.
Laboratory confirmed cases of Equine Herpes Virus (Equine Rhinopneumonitis Type 1 and 4) are required to be reported to the Georgia Department of Agriculture (404) 656-3667 or 1-800-282-5852 or the USDA Area Veterinarian in Charge at (770) 922-7860.
Internet links: Equine Herpes virus: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/ai/ http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/ai/Announcements/20061216EquineVirus1.shtml http://www.ca.uky.edu/gluck/BiblioEHV1.asp http://www.xcodesign.com/aaep/displayArticles.cfm?ID=222 http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=8435
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