Horse owners are concerned about several recently confirmed cases of Equine Herpes Virus in states across the U.S. The virus has resulted in the deaths of several horses and led to the cancellation of one major equine event.

Colorado currently has six confirmed cases, and there are additional suspect cases in other states.

Kansas Livestock Commissioner Bill Brown, a veterinarian, has received no reports of EHV-1 cases in Kansas. Brown said he and other Kansas Animal Health Department officials have no plans to force cancellation of any equine-related events at this time. This could change pending new developments or confirmation of the virus in the state.