Equine Herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1), is an economically important disease for the horse industry, causing abortion (sporadic or storms), neonatal death, respiratory disease in young horses and myeloencephalopathy (a neurologic manifestation of the disease - paralysis). Outbreaks of this virus have a negative impact on the equine industry worldwide due to interference with movement of horses across borders and cancelled competitions.
