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Good morning, we are so excited to be out in Mineral Wells today for the fabulous Chili cook-off and Car Show. Come out and see Mae Mae and meet Sweety and take a mystical ride around historical Downtown Mineral Wells. 🐴 🐴🎄

Come out this afternoon 4pm to 7pm in Mineral Wells to the Candy Crawl Downtown, shop and get a ride on the carriage with Mae Mae. It's only $7.00 per person.

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EHV/EHM Outbreak: What Horse Owners Need to Know – Data Pulled Nov. 26, 2025, 9:30 AM Central Time

A multi-state outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) and the neurological form EHM continues to grow, with 78% of all cases traced back to one event: the WPRA rodeo in Waco, TX.

Here’s what we know:

🔴 45 total confirmed positive horses
🔴 28 neurological EHM cases
🔴 152+ horses exposed
🔴 5 euthanized due to severe neurological decline

Waco-Associated Outbreak:
➡️ 34 confirmed cases (78%)
➡️ 27 neurological EHM cases
➡️ 55 exposed horses reported
➡️ 3 euthanized
➡️ Cases now spread to 8 states: TX, OK, AZ, WA, CO, SD, NM, LA

Non-Waco Cases:
➡️ 11 confirmed cases
➡️ 1 neurological case
➡️ 97 exposed horses (primarily from one private facility outbreak)
➡️ Found in: Ohio, PA, MT, WI, MD, and Alberta & Ontario (Canada)
➡️ 2 euthanized

Why This Outbreak Matters:
This is now considered a mass-spreader event. The high rate of neurological cases (EHM) highlights the need for strict biosecurity at upcoming equine events, no matter the discipline.

What Owners Should Do
✔ Isolate new/returning horses for 21 days
✔ Don’t share buckets, tack, or equipment
✔ Disinfect stalls, trailers, and shared spaces
✔ Monitor temperatures daily
✔ Contact your vet immediately if you spot symptoms
✔ Remember: Vaccination helps reduce severity but does NOT fully prevent the neurological form (EHM)

If you travel, show, board, or haul horses—you need to be alert right now. Will continue to update as states release new information and EDCC updates their reports on their website.