COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KXXV) — Texas A&M Large Animal Hospital is preparing for a "large influx" of equine herpesvirus cases in coming weeks.

Dr. Dusty Nagy is a large animal internal medicine specialist and the Chief Medial Officer of the hospital. Texas A&M hospital prepares for 'large influx' of horse herpesvirus cases in coming weeks

She along with the rest of her team have been closely monitoring the "outbreak" which was confirmed to have started in Waco during the World Championship Barrel Racing (WPRA) Finals Nov. 5-9.

“Texas Animal Health Commission as of about 6 o'clock this morning - has definitely confirmed two cases," said Dr. Nagy who added, "with one fatality."

In addition to the two cases in Texas, the Equine Disease Communication Center reports two confirmed cases in

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