Over the weekend, a report came out about an outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus 1 (or EHV 1). I contacted ISDA this morning to get the latest information from them, which is what I am attaching (as did Stephanie Etter). The information has been forwarded to the 4-H youth development professionals in Idaho through the 4-Hyd list but the problem is larger than that.
This is an virus that affects horses, llamas and alpacas (but not a threat to humans). There are suspected cases in Idaho (2 horses have died who were exposed to the virus). I do know there are already events (non-Extension sponsored) being affected by this outbreak.
I also found a good resource from Utah State that gives a general overview of the virus. The link to that is
http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication/AG_Equine_2008-03pr.pdf
Click here to see the letter from the Idaho Department of Agriculture
From Carrie Stark, 4-H Program Specialist
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
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