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.
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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.