Horse virus corrals the riding circuit

Rodeos, Competitions and Exhibitions Canceled in Western States as Officials Struggle to Contain the Spread of Infection Cross-posted by the Wall Street Journal Written by STEPHANIE SIMON DENVER—Veterinarians and horse owners across the West are struggling to contain a highly contagious and potentially deadly equine virus that has so far infected at least 34 horses…

Beware as equine virus grows more dangerous (US)

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Horse owners, beware. An equine virus is growing more dangerous. The equine herpes virus type 1, or EHV-1, usually causes a respiratory infection. But the virus also takes a different form that strikes a horse's central nervous system, sometimes causing death. Wisconsin agriculture officials say researchers have found the neurologic form…