Concerns of a highly infectious strain of horse herpes have forced facility operators in High River to cancel a children’s rodeo.
Officials with the High River Agricultural Society announced the decision to close its doors for 21 days, which affects both the Little Britches Rodeo and the 4H Beef Show and Sale.
The society called the move to cease operations for 21 days “a precautionary measure,” in light of a recent North American outbreak of equine herpes virus, or EHV-1.
“This decision has not been made lightly but with the consultation of all stakeholders, board members, our general manager and veterinarians,” the society said in a statement posted on its website.
“We are looking out for the welfare of everyone concerned.” More
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