Equine Herpes Virus, Strangles — United States
State officials are warning that they have received reports of horses across Nevada that have been exposed to a herpes virus and a bacterial infection.
The Nevada Department of Agriculture said people have reported horses contracting equine herpesvirus type 4, or EHV-4, and _Streptococcus equi_ bacterial infection, also known as strangles or equine distemper.
Officials say these diseases are highly contagious among horses, and the state veterinarian has recommended postponing a high
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