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Equine Herpesvirus- Respiratory

Douglas County, NE

Outbreak Identifier: 7425

Type: EHV-1

Alert ID: 4989

May 06, 2026

Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

Source: Attending Veterinarian

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Suspected: Unknown;
Number Exposed: Unknown;
Facility Type: Private Facility;

Horse 1:
Age: 8; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Sales; Onset of Clinical Signs: 4/6/2026; Clinical Signs: Bought at sale about a month ago, has had a cough and snotty nose, started to develop swelling in limbs, sheath and odd spots on body. All four limbs stocked up and swollen up into forearms, petechiae inside muzzle and gums, not able to take temp, safe access in trailer is questionable; Confirmation Date: 5/6/2026; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown;

Comments: Purchased at a sale in Iowa, transported to Nebraska.;

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