January 30, 2012

Another horse has tested positive for the neurological form of equine herpesvirus-1 at a major equestrian facility in Orange County, California, bringing the number of cases on the premises to 16. The Rancho Sierra Vista Equestrian Center, home to about 367 horses, is under a state-ordered quarantine. The Riverside County gelding in question was tested after displaying poor hind limb co-ordination and urine dribbling.

“I still recommend Rhinomune as the best vaccine for use in protection. It should be given every 6 months.” says Dr. Biehl of Heartland Veterinary Supply & Pharmacy.

Rhinomune by Phizer Approved Uses

Vaccination of healthy horses 3 months of age or older as an aid in prevention of respiratory disease caused by equine herpesvirus (EHV-1).

Key Features of Rhinomune

• Helps prevent respiratory disease caused by equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1)
• Modified-live EHV-1 component triggers a more effective immune response than killed vaccines
• Safe in pregnant mares
• Convenient, small-volume dose (1 mL)
• Low incidence of injection-site reactions such as swelling or stiffness

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Three cases of the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) have been confirmed in Orange County, Calif., according to a statement from the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

On Jan. 11 a gelding residing on a "large multi-discipline facility with no movement of horses on or off the property" tested positive for the debilitating virus. He was quarantined on the farm and is receiving veterinary care, the statement said.

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On Jan. 12 testing confirmed that two additional horses were EHV-1-positive. Those horses were also isolated and quarantined on the same farm, and are receiving veterinary attention, the statement noted.

Heartland Veterinary Supply recommends Rhinomune vaccine as the best protection against this disease given every 6 months.