US Equestrian Live Webinar: EHV-1 Outbreak Information
On Monday, March 8 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern, USEF will host a member webinar providing updates on the impacts of the case of EHV-1 (neurological) reported in Ocala, Florida. This case is similar in nature, but unrelated to the neurological strain of EHV-1 impacting Valencia (ESP) and other European countries. The webinar will focus on providing information and educational resources on EHV-1, as well as answer member questions and provide insight on how to most successfully prepare for a potential outbreak and best practices that should be implemented to minimize the risk of transmission.
Panelists:
- Stephen Schumacher, DVM, PhD, Chief Administrator, US Equestrian Equine Drugs and Medications Program
- Nicola Pusterla, DVM, PhD, Professor of Equine Internal Medicine and Dentistry at the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
- Craig Barnett, DVM, Director of Equine Veterinary Professional Services at Merck Animal Health
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