Holzer Arena LLC

More helpful information and answers. 🙏

Here are the questions discussed in the conversation on the live A and A: continue asking questions and we will answer throughout the day.

1. Should producers cancel this weekend?
- Answer: Yes, they should cancel.

2. How would you advise neighboring states to proceed with horse events?
- Answer: Less movement of horses will help resolve the outbreak faster.

3. Is BVH aware of cases outside of the Waco horses?
- Answer: Currently, only aware of cases in Waco, but expect potential spread.

4. Is this contagious to humans?
- Answer: No, it is not contagious to people.

5. Can someone who attended these races get a test at the clinic?
- Answer: Yes, they can screen horses and we will do trailer-side examinations.

6. How do you advise other disciplines to respond?
- Answer: Be discipline-specific, vaccinate, take temperatures, and practice good biosecurity.

7. Is there any risk that farriers could transmit this from barn to barn?
- Answer: Unlikely, as farriers are typically careful about infectious disease transmission.

8. How do people get vaccines without bringing their horse to the clinic?
- Answer: Vaccines require a veterinary exam, either at the clinic or on the farm, call and we can schedule this for you.

9. When do you suggest getting boosters?
- Answer: If the last vaccines were given more than 90 days ago, then as soon as possible to increase antibodies and slow virus spread.

10. What is your choice for disinfecting tech buckets, the barn, etc.?
- Answer: Avoid bleach, use accelerated hydrogen peroxide, phenols, or quaternary ammonia products. (rescue or companion)

11. How long will the virus last on surfaces if not disinfected?
- Answer: 2 days on dry surfaces, up to 2 weeks on wet surfaces.

12. Can horses have the virus without fever or nasal discharge?
- Answer: Yes, they can still be potentially contagious.

13. Can lysine or other products help prevent or build immunity?
- Answer: No, lysine and zinc have not been effective. Vaccines are the best prevention.

14. What is a normal horse temperature?
- Answer: 99 to 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on environmental conditions.

15. Is it okay to ride your horse at home if they were exposed but have no symptoms?
- Answer: Yes, but be smart about separating horses and avoid sharing tack.

16. If a horse had recent exposure in the last two days and is not vaccinated, should they be vaccinated now?
- Answer: Yes, vaccination can help reduce virus shedding and spread.

Helpful information.

NOTICE: Amino Boost-4 scoops per day per horse for 10 days as a preventative
Then 2 scoops per day : advised by Dr Timothy Patterson, DVM
Cure: Dr Patterson has a product he can ship: phone- 940-641-2869

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IN TEXAS

We have confirmed exposure risk for horses that attended the WPRA Finals on November 4-9 or the 377 Arena on November 15 and 16. If your horse was at either location, quarantine immediately for the next 14 days and do not leave the premises during this time.

If you have an appointment with us, please do not unload your horses. You may come inside to check in, but keep your horses in the trailer until a staff member comes out to assist you. This helps protect every horse on the property.

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EHV spreads through nose to nose contact, shared buckets or tack, contaminated trailers, airborne droplets from coughing or snorting, and from people who handle exposed horses.

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- Fever (Over 101.5)
- Nasal discharge
- Lethargy
- Hind end weakness or wobbliness
- Loss of tail tone or urine dribbling

Some cases progress to the neurological form, EHM, which is a medical emergency. Take temperatures twice daily and monitor closely.

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https://aaep.org/resource/aaep-infectious-disease-guidelines-equine-herpesvirus-1-4/

Do not panic. Just be proactive. Good biosecurity, quarantine, and early symptom monitoring go a long way toward keeping your horse and the community safe.

If you have concerns or notice any symptoms, call immediately.

Please pray for everyone with horses that have been exposed and those in states with confirmed cases. As of now there are no confirmed cases in SD. I applaud those event organizers that are putting horses safety first and cancelling/postponing events.

Please remember to keep your horses vaccines up to date and to practice basic safety measures; no nose-to-nose with strange horses, no tying in common areas, no sharing water buckets or water hoses, wash your buckets regularly, don't be afraid to carry bleach with you to disinfect areas, have and keep your veterinary case stocked with common necessities, etc. Always better to have and not need.

It is also a good idea to check your horses temp, respiration and heart rate from time to time so you have an idea of their baseline. Normal vital signs for a healthy adult horse at rest include a temperature between 99° and 101.5°F, a resting heart rate of 28 to 44 beats per minute, and a respiratory rate of 8 to 24 breaths per minute. https://www.smartpakequine.com/learn-health/how-to-take-your-horses-vital-signs

For those of you that attended the First Out in Spearfish this past weekend…..

We are aware there was the possibility of exposure from contestants traveling from the WPRA finals.

Due to the time frame of everything I do feel our risk was pretty minimal, but I do want you all to be aware it is a possibility.

In the off chance, we should all be diligent in checking our horses. We should also remember to give everyone grace as we all know we could be the ones on either end of the current situation as no one knew what was about to unfold.

Most importantly, we should pray for all of our fellow horse owners that have been affected. There have been some tough losses and a lot of our horse community could use our prayers right now.