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By The Associated Press
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Nevada agriculture officials are warning horse
owners about possible exposure to a deadly and infectious virus,
though no cases have been reported in the state.
State Veterinarian Phil LaRussa said in a Tuesday memo to horse
owners and veterinarians that the Equine Herpes Virus-1 traced to
an outbreak in Utah is a severe strain spread by air and by contact
with humans.
The disease poses no threat to people. But it is easily spread
among horses, alpacas and llamas by touch or by sharing feed,
brushes, bits and other equipment.
LaRussa says the National Cutting Horse Association has notified
owners who participated in the Western National Championships last
month in Ogden, Utah.
LaRussa says all horses that participated in the competition should
be monitored for signs of disease.
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