Disease alerts - Equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) in Quebec, November 25, 2024 - Equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) in Quebec, November 25, 2024 - Equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) in Quebec, November 25, 2024

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Regulatory Category- Federal:

Not regulated

Regulatory Category- Province or Territory:

Not regulated

Animal Type:

Equine

Susceptible Animal Types:

Equine

Animal Class:

Terrestrial

Disease Agent:

Equine herpes virus

Disease Agent Type:

Virus

Organization:

Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)

Region:

Quebec

Event Size:

Multiple individuals at 1 premises/location

Problem(s):

Respiratory signs

Topics:

Endemic

Start Date

Nov/25/2024

End Date

Nov/25/2024

Website

Equine Disease Communication Center

Equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) in Quebec, November 25, 2024

Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation

Equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) has been confirmed in MRC Beauce-Sartigan, Quebec. On October 30, 2024, a yearling stallion presented with cough, purulent nasal discharge and increased breathing noises. The horse is recovering. The horse is vaccinated against EHV-1. The horse was also positive for Streptococcus zooepidemicus. There are 3 additional suspected cases of EHV-1.