Wow, I am sure you have heard alot of info on this subject. Seems like much of the information out there is conflicting or inaccurate.

Only 1 horse has died of this in AZ and three others are confirmed infected. All the horses that were exposed to this virus, at the cutting show in Ogden, Utah have been identified and isolated.

I am posting a few things that you should know and some links to help you better redEHV-1.

Most of you have already seen the cancellation of shows and events in Arizona and surrounding states for the next few weeks. The AzQHA show in Sonoita, AZ scheduled for May 26-29 is cancelled, so is the Blue Ribbon show on the 22nd of May. This is just good sense. Keep your horse home for a while to limit his/her exposure. Most barns will not be allowing haul-ins for a few weeks, as well. This is called keeping a "closed herd" it limits the spread of disease.

Practice good hygiene in your barn. Keep things as clean as you can. This is another good sense item. Don't let people touch your horse and the touch the next horse and so on. Horse people should already know this, but visitors to your barn should also be informed, as well.

Make sure you keep your horse vaccinated on a regular schedule, as recommended by your vet.

Above all else, keep yourself informed with accurate information.

Below are links to Channel 12 news and the USDA for more information on this virus:

http://www.azfamily.com/news/local/Hundreds-attend-information-session-on-horse-herpes-122207004.html

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/nahss/equine/ehv/equine_herpesvirus_brochure_2009.pdf

If you have more questions, please give me a call @ 480-215-7103

Fred