Two More Cases of Horse Herpes Raises State Vets Concern

Nevada State Veterinarian JJ Goicoechea has received reports of two more confirmed cases of EHV-1, that’s a form of herpes, and has quarantined two additional horse facilities in Clark County. All horse owners in Nevada are urged to take temperatures on horses at least twice a day and check for signs of respiratory disease. The State Veterinarian that he is recommending all southern Nevada equine events scheduled for this weekend, including Pahrump be postponed.