Overview
- The Equine Disease Communication Center reports 23 confirmed infections in Texas, including 18 neurologic EHM cases, with 46 positives linked to the outbreak across eight states.
- At least two horses associated with the outbreak have been euthanized in Bell and Parker counties, according to official reports.
- Michigan’s state veterinarian alerted owners tied to events in Waco and Guthrie, contacted potentially exposed owners, and reported no cases in the state.
- Nevada and National Finals Rodeo organizers announced stricter entry protocols that include twice-daily recorded temperature checks, a seven-day Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, a no-travel advisory for participating horses, and enhanced verification at the venue.
- Texas officials confirmed the required 14-day quarantine for horses that attended the Waco event ended Dec. 2, while veterinarians emphasize isolation, PCR testing, disinfection, and keeping healthy horses away from exposed animals since vaccines do not reliably prevent EHM.