The Saskatchewan Agriculture Department says a horse near Moosomin has tested positive for the contagious equine herpes virus. The animal was part of a cutting horse show in Lloydminster on May 14 and 15. The department advises that any horses that were at the event should be isolated for 28 days.
The virus poses no human health risk, but can cause respiratory failure, miscarriages and brain and spinal cord disease in horses. It can be fatal.
The province's chief veterinary officer is advising owners to monitor their animals carefully. More
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