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ODAFF Officials Rush to Assure Horse Owners- the Shows Will Go On

Mon, 16 May 2011 17:01:26 CDT

The State Fair Park in Oklahoma City is looking forward to the upcoming Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association Redbud Spectacular and the Tulsa Expo facility is preparing to host the Pinto Horse Association of America World show. Even with some concerns regarding recent cases of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1), these facilities want horse owners to feel comfortable in bringing their animals to the event.


The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry is advising horse owners to take precautionary steps due to recent cases of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) found in other states.


The state of Colorado has two confirmed cases of EHV and both horses had recently attended the National Cutting Horse Association's Western National Championship in Ogden, UT. The 2011 Breeder's Invitational (BI) cutting horse event that was scheduled to be held in Tulsa, OK May 14-28, 2011 was canceled in the interest of protecting the health of the horses.


Acting State Veterinarian, Dr. Michael Herrin, felt that the organization took a conservative but prudent approach even with the minimal risk that might have existed.


"Show management made the choice to cancel the BI, however with the increased biosecurity and disinfecting of all facilities and stalls at the Tulsa Expo facility there should not be concerns of disease transmission at upcoming shows." To learn more about the decision made by the producers of the Breeders International Show- click here for their website.


"Horse and livestock owners throughout Oklahoma strive to be diligent in protecting the health of their animals. We feel comfortable in hosting these top caliber events here in our state and look forward to the competitions," said Jim Reese, Secretary of Agriculture.


EHV-1 is not transmissible to people, however it can cause respiratory, neurologic disease and death in equine. The most common way for the disease to be spread is by direct horse-to-horse contact. EHV-1 can also be spread through tack, wipe rags or other grooming equipment, feed and water buckets and people's hands or clothing.


The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry encourages horse owners to implement and practice proper biosecurity measures and contact their veterinarian with any questions or concerns regarding the disease or transmission.




   

 

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