WACO, Texas (KXXV) — A statewide alert has gone out for horsemen regarding an outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) reported by Texas veterinarians after the recent World Championship Barrel Racing (WPRA) Finals in Waco from Nov. 5 to 9.

Texas AG Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) put out a statement urging all horse owners, trainers, and venue operators who attended or were near the event, or who have recently returned from any large equine gathering in the Waco-area in the past two weeks to act quickly, monitor their animals carefully, and implement heightened biosecurity measures.

“This virus can spread fast, it can be deadly, and the earliest signs are often so subtle they’re easy to miss. That’s why monitoring your horses right now is criti

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