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The Bureau of Land Management announced that the Canon City Wild Horse and B***o Facility has been placed under quarantine after equine influenza has been identified as the principal cause of the outbreak that began on April 23 and has killed 94 horses. More information can be found here: https://www.blm.gov/programs/wild-horse-and-burro/herd-management/herd-management-areas/colorado

Equine Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory disease spread through airborne transmission. Influenza causes pneumonia and can cause heart inflammation, but normally it resolves after several weeks of symptomatic treatment and rest. It is uncertain why this group of horses at the BLM facility are so severely affected with evidence of severe lung injury. Vaccinated horses have good protection and is recommended for all individuals, particularly those that are transported or mingle with other horses.

As this situation evolves, the Equine Disease Communication Center will share updates as they are available from the Bureau of Land Management and Colorado Department of Agriculture. More information about equine influenza is available on the EDCC's website athttps://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Outside%20Linked%20Documents/DiseaseFactsheet_EquineInfluenza_FINAL-Cobranded.pdf