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Horse events across New Brunswick are being postponed or cancelled in an effort to prevent the spread of equine herpesvirus EHV-1, following a confirmed case.
A case was detected in southern New Brunswick last week
Hope Edmond · CBC News
· Posted: Aug 31, 2026 5:23 PM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago
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Trainer Charles Miles, shown here with Addy Gallant-Hachy, says that to keep his horses safe from equine herpesvirus EHV-1, he’s washing his shoes before entering the barn and sanitizing his hands. (Oliver Pearson/CBC)
It’s normally a busy time of year for trainer Charles Miles, with all the horse shows, fairs and races happening across New Brunswick, but this year is looking different.
As a precautionary measure, many horse events have either been cancelled or postponed after a case of equine herpesvirus EHV-1 was reported in the southern part of the province last Tuesday.
“You’re always disappointed when you can’t race, you’re always disappointed when you can’t go to a fair,” said Miles, who keeps his harness racing horses in Fredericton.
“In this case, it’s prudent to follow what the direction of the veterinarians across the province think you should do.”
EHV-1 is a specific strain of the disease in horses that can cause respiratory and neurological disease,
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