A hospitalized patient at the OSU Veterinary Medical Hospital has been confirmed with
the neuropathogenic form of equine herpesvirus (EHV-1). Necessary biosecurity measures
have been taken and disinfection protocols have been implemented.
EHV viruses are found in most horses all over the world. It is recognized that severe
debilitating diseases, which cause immunosuppression, can result in reactivation of
the virus. We suspect this to be the most likely chain of events in the confirmed
case. Five other horses have been quarantined and the equine barn is currently closed
for biocontainment until further notice.
Contact: Derinda Blakeney, APR | OSU Center for Veterinary Health Sciences | 405-744-6740
| derinda@okstate.edu
Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant university that prepares students
for success. OSU’s Center for Veterinary Health Sciences is the only veterinary college
in Oklahoma. One of 28 veterinary colleges in the United States, it is fully accredited
by the Council on Education of the American Veterinary Medical Association. The center’s
Boren Veterinary Medical Hospital is open to the public and provides routine and specialized
care for small and large animals. It also offers 24-hour emergency care and is certified
by the American Animal Hospital Association. OSU is America’s Brightest Orange. Through
leadership and service, OSU is preparing students for a brighter future and building
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