Equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) – Equine Viral Rhinopneumonitis
| Last Modified: Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:58:00 IST | |
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| Disease name | Equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) – Equine Viral Rhinopneumonitis |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | N/A |
| Species affected | Equidae |
| Description | EHV – 1 is caused by a herpes virus which is found worldwide. Its symptoms most often manifest as either respiratory or reproductive in nature. However, it can on occasion cause neurological symptoms. EHV-1 is not zoonotic, Management in the horse population is achieved using good breeding management and vaccination. |
| Status in Ireland | Present |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | N/A |
| DAFM Division Responsible | NDCC |
| Contact | ndcc@agriculture.gov.ie |
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| Notifiable in Ireland | No |
| WOAH Listed | Yes |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/equine-viral-rhinopneumonitis-caused-by-ehv-1/ |
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