Officials are warning horse owners about an ongoing outbreak of equine herpesvirus after horses across multiple southern states have tested positive following two rodeo events earlier this month.

According to the Equine Disease Communication Center , the outbreak originated at the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) World Finals in Waco, Texas on Nov. 5 through Nov. 9, and a barrel racing event that took place in Guthrie, Oklahoma, last week.

Officials said horse owners at either event should consult with their veterinarian, as well as isolate and quarantine the horses for at least 14 days.

Over a dozen cases have been confirmed in horses across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico, Arizona, South Dakota, Washington and Colorado.

A handful of those cases have developed in

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