The Rocky Mountain Heritage Days scheduled for May 28th at the Millarville Race Track has been postponed until later in the year due to the potential current outbreak of a virus affecting the horse community.
This decision was made as a precaution until the horse virus nEHV-1 is no longer a threat.
According to Turner Valley Veterinarian, Dr. Wayne Steiger, all the reported cases have been associated with the cutting horse world and all the horses that may have been in contact with the reported cases have been well quarantined.
The first wave of the infection is over and a second wave is not anticipated but it will be another two weeks before we know for sure.
Good husbandry and bio-security practices are all that is required for the general horse community until all the quarantines have been lifted.
Dr. Steiger commented that the cancellation of upcoming events is just a precaution.
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