Table 1.
List of positive animals tested in the study and virus infection status.
| Animal Species | Sample ID | Sex | Age (Years) | Observations | Infection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plains zebra | WP1 | f | 2 | unknown | Lytic EHV-9 |
| Plains zebra | CP4 | m | 24 | Signs of ataxia and tremors without improvement after the course of medication (complete rest and anti-inflammatory drug, Meloxicam) | Lytic EHV-1+ Latent EHV-9 |
| Plains zebra | CP5 | m | 2 | Cardiomyopathy was noticed during necropsy | Latent zebra-borne EHV-1 |
| Grevy’s zebra | CG2 | f | 23 | Found lying in the barn. No clinical signs were observed. Intramuscular bleeding along the femoral shaft was found during necropsy | Lytic EHV-9 |
| Grevy’s zebra | CG3 | f | 18 | Central nervous disorders | Lytic EHV-9 |
| Grevy’s zebra | CG6 | m | 11 | Massive intra-abdominal hemorrhage followed by hypovolemic shock as a result of surgical complications | Latent EHV-9 |
Equine herpesvirus 1, EHV-1; Equine herpesvirus 9, EHV-9; f, female; m, male.