The Agriplex facility has temporarily closed its doors after a confirmed case of equine herpesvirus (nEHV-1) was detected.
Officials at the facility are urging those who have attended recent events to consult their veterinarians for guidance and to avoid spreading misinformation regarding the situation.
Details were laid out in a Facebook post.
The horse involved in the outbreak initially tested negative for nEHV-1 twice by the facility’s local vet and was deemed fit to return to the boarding herd last Friday.
However, the animal showed signs of illness on the 14th day after its return, prompting the closure as a precautionary measure.
“We understand the concern this has caused among our community and appreciate the support we’ve received,” said Agriplex officials in a statement.
“This is a challenging time for our facility and the boarder herd, and we are following all recommendations from our veterinarian.”
In an effort to curb misinformation, the Agriplex is asking via Facebook for those who have attended events to refrain from sharing inaccurate details circulating on social media about the infected horse or isolation protocols.
For accurate updates, the public is encouraged to contact the facility directly at [email protected].
The Agriplex has pledged to keep the community informed and will post updates as new information becomes available.
In the statement, the facility thanked the public for its ongoing support and co-operation as officials work to resolve the situation with the help of their veterinarian.
