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Colorado horse tests positive for equine herpes
9:58 AM, May 16, 2014
DENVER - A horse that competed on the Colorado rodeo and barrel racing circuit has tested positive for a virus that can cause breathing problems and nervous system disorders.
The state health department said Friday that the horse was euthanized after developing neurological problems because of the equine herpes virus. Another competitive horse from the same stable is sick.
State veterinarian Keith Roehr is warning the owners of other horses who competed in the same events to monitor their animals' health, including taking their temperature twice a day.
The horse who tested positive and its stablemates competed in National High School Rodeo and Colorado Junior Rodeo Association events in Henderson, Eagle and Rocky Ford in recent weeks...
Colorado horse tests positive for equine herpes
9:58 AM, May 16, 2014
DENVER - A horse that competed on the Colorado rodeo and barrel racing circuit has tested positive for a virus that can cause breathing problems and nervous system disorders.
The state health department said Friday that the horse was euthanized after developing neurological problems because of the equine herpes virus. Another competitive horse from the same stable is sick.
State veterinarian Keith Roehr is warning the owners of other horses who competed in the same events to monitor their animals' health, including taking their temperature twice a day.
The horse who tested positive and its stablemates competed in National High School Rodeo and Colorado Junior Rodeo Association events in Henderson, Eagle and Rocky Ford in recent weeks...