Equine events planned locally and beyond are on hold after reports of an EHV-1 outbreak. Uintah County Commissioner Willis LeFevre confirmed that this includes Western Park for a minimum of 7 days under the direction of the state. The Utah Department of Agriculture reported on Thursday that Utah State Veterinarian, Dr. Amanda Price, has been monitoring the equine herpesvirus EHV-1 outbreak. “While no neurologic cases have been reported in Utah, the State Veterinarian’s office is still receiving trace information from the affected states and contacting participants,” shares the state announcement. “Out of an abundance of caution, Dr. Price is recommending that all roping and barrel racing events in Utah be postponed until after December 2nd.” For more information on EHV-1, please visit the UDAF Animal Health webpage at ag.utah.gov.
