equine herpesvirus

British  

noun

1.  EHV.  vet science a viral disease of horses that may cause respiratory signs, abortion, neonatal death, and paresis. A vaccine is available against this disease

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Example Sentences

However, equine herpesvirus-1 can also cause a severe neurological disease that affects a horse’s brain and spinal cord, and may result in paralysis and death.

From Seattle Times

The horse was confirmed positive for EHM, a disease caused by equine herpesvirus-1, or EHV-1.

From Washington Times

Department officials say the quarantine is a precautionary measure to avoid the spread of Equine Herpesvirus-1 among the 500 horses on the southwest Nevada property.

From Washington Times

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture said Monday a horse has confirmed positive for the neurologic disease associated with equine herpesvirus-1, or EHV-1.

From Washington Times

Kent Fowler, the animal health branch chief for the California Department of Food and Agriculture, says equine herpesvirus is a common virus in horses.

From Washington Times