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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Parker County, TX

Outbreak Identifier: 7486

Type: EHV-1

Alert ID: 5054

June 26, 2026

Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Source: Attending Veterinarian and Texas Animal Health Commission

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Suspected: Unknown;
Number Exposed: 7;
Number Euthanized: 1;
Facility Type: Horse Rescue;

Horse 1:
Age: Weanling; Gender: Mare; Breed: Donkey; Usage: Pet; Onset of Clinical Signs: 6/17/2026; Clinical Signs: Patient presented for extreme lethargy and increased respiratory effort. On presentation the patient had fever, increased resp rate and effort, and an elevated heart rate. Patient was minimally responsive to external stimuli. Patient had diarrhea and cyanotic mucous membranes.; Confirmation Date: 6/24/2026; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown;

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