PRO/AH/EDR> Herpesvirus, zoo elephant – USA: (IN)

Herpes — United States
The Indianapolis Zoo says their 13-year-old male African elephant, Kedar, has tested positive for elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV).
The Zoo started testing the blood of each elephant twice a week after 2 elephants, Nyah and Kalina, died in March [2019]. Lab and pathology tests confirmed both elephants had EEHV, which is a virus that causes fatal hemorrhagic disease in elephants, mainly Asian elephants.
The Zoo says they are bringing the full force of knowledge and support