On Friday, April 5, Horse Racing Alberta released details regarding a report of equine herpes in the province.

The statement appears below.

We have received a confirmed report of neurological herpes (EHV-1) on a local farm. The farm has been quarantined.

Identifying potential neurological herpes on a horse at the racetrack requires strict husbandry practices.

Temperatures need to be checked on each horse every day and watching for symptoms such as fever, runny nose, ocular discharge and any neurological symptoms such as staggering.

If any of these signs or symptoms occur in your horse, contact a practicing racetrack Veterinarian and the Official Veterinarian (Dr. Van Ostrand) immediately.

A quarantine area will be in place for those horses showing any of these symptoms.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Dr. Van Ostrand at 403-651-4001 or Dr. Gibson at 780-940-4532. Resources regarding EHV-1 can be found here.

(Horse Racing Alberta; Horse pictured does not have EHV-1)