Equine herpes outbreak threatens horses in Nova Scotia

An outbreak of equine herpes — a potentially fatal and highly transmissible virus found in horses — is forcing equestrian events across Nova Scotia to be cancelled. Some are calling on the federal government to track cases to help prevent the spread.

Equine herpes outbreak threatens horses in Nova Scotia

An outbreak of equine herpes — a potentially fatal and highly transmissible virus found in horses — is forcing equestrian events across Nova Scotia to be cancelled. Some are calling on the federal government to track cases to help prevent the spread.