Texas officials sound alarm on Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 outbreak, horse owners warned

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Source: https://news4sanantonio.com/news/lo...rpesvirus-type-1-outbreak-horse-owners-warned

Texas officials sound alarm on Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 outbreak, horse owners warned
by Jessica WarnerWed, November 19, 2025 at 2:46 PM​

SAN ANTONIO - The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has issued an urgent alert to horse owners following an outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) in the state.

The virus was reported by veterinarians after the World Championship Barrel Racing Finals, held in the Waco area from Nov. 5-9.

Commissioner Sid Miller, an avid horseman, emphasized the critical need for vigilance among those who attended or were near the event, as well as those who have recently participated in large equine gatherings in the Waco region.​..

 

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Source: https://www.newschannel10.com/2025/11/25/officials-confirm-1-case-ehv-1-randall-county/

Officials confirm 1 case of EHV-1 in Randall County
The Equine Disease Communication Center has just confirmed a case of EHV-1 virus in Randall County.(Credit: Texas Department of Agriculture)
By Leah Jamieson
Published: Nov. 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM EST|Updated: 39 minutes ago

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Equine Disease Communication Center has just confirmed a case of EHV-1 virus in Randall County.

This case is associated with the EHM outbreak that originated at the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association World Finals and Elite Barrel Race event in Waco. This outbreak was reported by Texas veterinarians Nov. 5.​..

 

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Source: https://equimanagement.com/news/edc...nfirmed-ehv-cases-associated-with-wpra-event/


Nov. 26 Update: 37 Confirmed EHV Cases Associated With WPRA Event
The cases are located in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Colorado, New Mexico, Washington, Arizona, and South Dakota.
November 26, 2025
⎯ EDCC Health Watch

The Equine Disease Communication Center is monitoring an outbreak of equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM), the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), that originated at the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) World Finals and Elite Barrel Race event in Waco, Texas, on Nov. 5-9.

As of November 26, the EDCC has confirmed 37 EHV-1 cases associated with the event. The cases are located in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Colorado, New Mexico, Washington, Arizona, and South Dakota.

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