Equine Herpes Virus

On April 2, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) was notified of a confirmed case of equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM) due to equine herpes virus-1 (EHV-1) at a f...

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed the state's first case of equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) for 2018.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has issued an update to the EHV-1 policy in the state.

Please be advised that Plainridge Park will require a 2018 EHV-1 vaccination for all horses entering the grounds.

It has been announced that all movement restrictions have been lifted from the Meadows in Pennsylvania.

Due to the unfortunate recent EHV-1 outbreak, Hoosier Park Racing & Casino will implement an updated policy, which supersedes any previous policies regarding EHV-1, effective immediately.

There have been no significant changes since the California Horse Racing Board’s February 23 update concerning the horse at Los Alamitos that tested positive for the non-neurogenic, ‘wild type’ strain...

Stables at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono are scheduled to re-open this week. Officials with the track have announced conditions that have to be met in order for horses to gain access to the grounds.

After a lengthy shutdown due to an outbreak of equine herpes virus (EHV-1), The Meadows Racetrack & Casino will resume live racing tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 23, at 5:30 p.m.