Equine Herpesvirus-1 Neurologic

Culpeper, Virginia

April 17, 2026

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1
Confirmed Cases
0
Suspected Cases
42
Exposed
0
Euthanized

Alert Details

Facility Type
Event Center
Quarantine Status
Official Quarantine
Data Source
University Clinician, Private Practitioner and State Animal Health Official

Affected Horse Details

Horse 1

Age
21
Gender
Gelding
Breed
Thoroughbred (TB)
Usage
Horse Show
Status
Euthanized
Clinical Signs: The gelding displayed clinical signs including lethargy, distal limb edema, and acute onset ataxia. He was evaluated at HITS Culpeper by the referring veterinarian and was referred to an equine hospital. The horse was recumbent on arrival, and was admitted directly to the isolation unit by dedicated personnel. The horse was subsequently euthanized. Forty-two horses in Barn 5 at the showgrounds have been quarantined by the state veterinarian