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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Health
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Washington Co. horse tests positive for virus that leads to debilitating disease
The Brief Minnesota Board of Animal Health authorities have learned about a horse in Washington County testing positive for equine herpesvirus type 1, or EHV-1. The virus can develop into a debilitating neurological disease known as Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) that can lead to incoordination and hind-end weakness. Authorities say a quarantine for the remaining 60 horses on the owner's property has been started to control its spread, and the horse has shown marked improvement since initially being reported. WASHINGTON Co., Minn. (FOX 9) - Authorities have posted a notice that a Washington County horse that has reportedly tested positive for an infectious virus that can develop into a debilitating neurological disease. EHV-1 in Washington County What we know The Minnesota Board of Animal Health says it received notification of a 16-year-old mare testing positive for equine herpesvirus type 1, or EHV-1 on April 25. The virus can develop into a debilitating neurological disease known as Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) that can cause incoordination and hind-end weakness, according to the University of Minnesota's Animals and Liverstock Department. Authorities say the horse's owner first noticed symptoms on April 22 and voluntarily allowed a veterinarian to examine the horse, who then saw significant balance and muscle control issues. What's next Authorities say a quarantine of the remaining 60 horses on the owner's property was implemented to control the spread of the virus. All quarantined horses will be monitored closely for symptoms. The infected horse has shown marked improvement in the last 48 hours, according to a statement.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Kilgore High School student wins regional poetry competition
KILGORE, Texas (KETK) – On Friday, Young Audiences of Northeast Texas and Rusk County Poetry Society celebrated the annual Poetry and Schools competition, in honor of April being National Poetry Month. The competition was founded by the Rusk County Poetry Society and has been held for 50 years. Each year, teachers across the region submit poems for students that undergo a rigorous judging process. 36 winners are chosen from 12 grades for their outstanding literary pieces. 14th annual Arts and Education Awards recognizes East Texas fine arts educators The nonprofit organization Young Audiences of Northeast Texas has been involved in the competition for about a decade as a part of their mission to bridge gaps in arts education. 'It is so important to be able to give a platform for a voice for these students,' the organization's executive director Tasha Prescott said. Three students from each grade are selected for first, second and third place. Each year's 12th-grade first-place winner receives a scholarship to the college of their choice. This year, Harley Wells, a senior from Kilgore High School, received a $500 scholarship for her poem titled 'Veterinarian.' 'I always dreamed about being a veterinarian or at least a vet tech. I want to help animals. Saving animals is my dream,' Wells said. 'I was like 'why don't I put that in my poem' about how much I love animals and I want to put that into a career.' Wells said she plans to use the scholarship money to assist in beginning her college education in veterinary studies at Kilgore College. Once she completes that goal, she plans to transfer to Tyler Junior College and complete her degree. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
