THE HERPES VIRUS IS AMONG US, BE PROACTIVE....

Keep in mind that the virus, known as the Rhino virus, has two strains and the one that is making it's rounds does not have a vaccine.  The best thing that you can do in the next up coming months is to be proactive.  By doing this, it will lessen your chances of your horse coming in contact with this deadly virus.  I would suggest not to participate in horse functions for a little time to let this virus become less common through less transmission.  Vaccinating your horse on time for other ailments and keeping him/her in top notch health is your ammunition for the fight against this virus.  If you visit other barns, auctions, or functions your responsibility is to wash your hands and also to change your clothes before coming in contact with your own animal.  This virus can be transmitted on your clothes, do not be forgetful in regards to this fact, this is an easy route of transmission.   Already in Texas, we have shut down some popular auction houses for some time to help reduce the possibilities of this becoming an epidemic that will cost the lives of many horses.  Do your part and be proactive and help other horse people you come in contact with by spreading the message....and as always, especially now, if your horse is sick, carrying a fever and not feeling like him/herself, do not travel with it and call upon your vet to make certain you are not dealing with  RHINO.