Hi Everyone,
I just received this information and what to share...Hope everyone is taking precautions for the good of the horse. Let's hope a little awareness will go a long way and keep all our 4 legged friends safe from the bad invisible bugs!
Update on the New Horse Virus Detected In Maryland
We would like to thank Sue duPont from the MDA for providing us with
this information via a phone interview prior to its release at 6pm on
Feb 22. We will endeavor to keep you updated.
Equine Herpesvirus Update (2/22/07)
Click here for more information about EHV-1 prevention and links to
additional resources:
www.mda.state.md.us/animal_health/diseases/ehv.php
February 22 - 6pm - Informational Meetings from the Marion duPont Scott
Equine Medical Center
*Informational Meeting for Veterinarians -
Saturday, February 24, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Morven Park International
Equestrian Center, 41793 Tutt Lane, Leesburg, Virginia 20176
* Informational Meeting for Clients -
Monday, February 26, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Best Western Leesburg-Dulles,
726 East Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia
February 22 - 4pm - Update from the Maryland Department of Agriculture
New information today from Leesburg indicates there are a number of new
facilities and horses of interest in Maryland. MDA is in the process of
evaluating their risk level, collecting samples and placing hold orders
on these facilities as appropriate. Details on the number of farms and
horses will be available in the morning.
General information:
* The Hold Order - All eight properties of interest in Maryland are
under MDA 7-day "investigational hold orders," which does the same thing
as a quarantine - prevent the movement of horses on or off of the
properties until they are lifted.
* We are taking this very seriously and our policy is NOT to wait for
test results to place a hold order. We can extend or lift the hold
orders as warranted.
* Based on our animal health staff's visits and evaluations of the
farms, horses - those from Leesburg as well as stable mates, the fact
that they are generally small, private farms, and the general lack of
movement on and off the farms prior to the hold orders, we feel this is
a minimal risk situation to the broader horse community. We expect the
first round of samples back by Monday.
* At this time, we are advising people (other than those on the farms
with hold orders) to go about their normal business cautiously and with
a heightened sense of awareness. Be sure to ask questions about the
health of horses at a destination farm and shippers before moving your
horse.
* Always report any signs of illness to private veterinarian. With
EHV-1, fevers over 103, unexplained respiratory disease, and any
nerologic conditions are of concern. Neurologic signs are reportable by
veterinarians in Maryland.
* Because we now feel this is low-risk situation for the broad
community, we are not discussing locations of animals as it will not
have an impact on containing the situation.
* There are no EHV-1 positive horses in Maryland now.
* There will be updates posted daily on MDA's website,
www.mda.state.md.us
* If you would like to be added to an e-mail list-serve to get e-mail
notices about horse health issues, contact Rob Burk,
410-841-5798 leave your name, phone number and e-mail address for him to
get back to you and add you to the list.
I just received this information and what to share...Hope everyone is taking precautions for the good of the horse. Let's hope a little awareness will go a long way and keep all our 4 legged friends safe from the bad invisible bugs!
Update on the New Horse Virus Detected In Maryland
We would like to thank Sue duPont from the MDA for providing us with
this information via a phone interview prior to its release at 6pm on
Feb 22. We will endeavor to keep you updated.
Equine Herpesvirus Update (2/22/07)
Click here for more information about EHV-1 prevention and links to
additional resources:
www.mda.state.md.us/animal_health/diseases/ehv.php
February 22 - 6pm - Informational Meetings from the Marion duPont Scott
Equine Medical Center
*Informational Meeting for Veterinarians -
Saturday, February 24, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Morven Park International
Equestrian Center, 41793 Tutt Lane, Leesburg, Virginia 20176
* Informational Meeting for Clients -
Monday, February 26, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Best Western Leesburg-Dulles,
726 East Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia
February 22 - 4pm - Update from the Maryland Department of Agriculture
New information today from Leesburg indicates there are a number of new
facilities and horses of interest in Maryland. MDA is in the process of
evaluating their risk level, collecting samples and placing hold orders
on these facilities as appropriate. Details on the number of farms and
horses will be available in the morning.
General information:
* The Hold Order - All eight properties of interest in Maryland are
under MDA 7-day "investigational hold orders," which does the same thing
as a quarantine - prevent the movement of horses on or off of the
properties until they are lifted.
* We are taking this very seriously and our policy is NOT to wait for
test results to place a hold order. We can extend or lift the hold
orders as warranted.
* Based on our animal health staff's visits and evaluations of the
farms, horses - those from Leesburg as well as stable mates, the fact
that they are generally small, private farms, and the general lack of
movement on and off the farms prior to the hold orders, we feel this is
a minimal risk situation to the broader horse community. We expect the
first round of samples back by Monday.
* At this time, we are advising people (other than those on the farms
with hold orders) to go about their normal business cautiously and with
a heightened sense of awareness. Be sure to ask questions about the
health of horses at a destination farm and shippers before moving your
horse.
* Always report any signs of illness to private veterinarian. With
EHV-1, fevers over 103, unexplained respiratory disease, and any
nerologic conditions are of concern. Neurologic signs are reportable by
veterinarians in Maryland.
* Because we now feel this is low-risk situation for the broad
community, we are not discussing locations of animals as it will not
have an impact on containing the situation.
* There are no EHV-1 positive horses in Maryland now.
* There will be updates posted daily on MDA's website,
www.mda.state.md.us
* If you would like to be added to an e-mail list-serve to get e-mail
notices about horse health issues, contact Rob Burk,
410-841-5798 leave your name, phone number and e-mail address for him to
get back to you and add you to the list.
