Equine Herpesvirus Outbreak Shuts Down Idaho Horse Arena
Update: 2025-12-05
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Equine Herpesvirus Outbreak Closes Idaho Horse Arena: State Officials Urge VigilanceA horse arena in Mountain Home, Idaho, has temporarily closed due to concerns over Equine Herpesvirus Type One, or EHV One. The virus, linked to recent Texas and Oklahoma events, can cause serious illness and death. Idaho State Veterinarian Doctor Scott Leibsle urges horse owners to be vigilant, as thirty-three cases nationwide have been confirmed. The Idaho State Department of Agriculture recommends halting all equine movement to prevent spread. No cases have been confirmed in Idaho, but the Mountain Home horse track has proactively shut down all activities until further notice. Officials advise anyone who attended affected events or whose horses were in barns with exposed animals to monitor for symptoms and quarantine exposed horses for twenty-one days.
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