Equine herpesvirus‑1 is a common respiratory virus that spreads through nasal droplets and contact between horses. Understanding how the virus spreads and which horses are most vulnerable is key to reducing transmission and improving outcomes.
In the first link below, Lutz Goehring, DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, shares how risk increases with travel and the potential transfer via fomites. He also explains how a small proportion of EHV-1 infections can progress to the serious neurologic form equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM).
The third link is a special feature: Everything You Need To Know About EHV-1.
Sources:
- EHV-1 explained, The Horse, May 9, 2026. Link.
- Equine Innovators Podcast, December 23, 2025. Link. [45:37]
- Everything You Need To Know About EHV-1, The Horse, November 24, 2025. Link.
INSIGHTS: These are good resources to review with staff and share with horse owners and horse enthusiast groups.
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