Delta Downs Bans Horses From New Mexico and Arizona Due to Recent Outbreak of EHV-1

Delta Downs has banned horses entering the racetrack from New Mexico and Arizona due to the recent equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) outbreak in those states.

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Equine herpesvirus is a contagious disease that has caused several horse deaths at Sunland Park in New Mexico as well as Turf Paradise in Arizona. Sunland Park suspended live racing for a minimum of 14 days beginning on January 23 and both racetracks, along with certain training centers in their areas, have also been placed under quarantine.

�The main goal of this ban is to provide safety and protect the health of our horses and horsemen here at Delta Downs,� said Delta Downs Director of Racing Chris Warren. �We believe this ban is the proper action to take in order to prevent the spread of the EHV-1 virus.�

Delta Downs's 2016 46-day Quarter Horse Meet is scheduled to open April 22 and run through July 9.

For more information about horse ban at Delta Downs contact racing secretary Matt Crawford at 1-800-589-7441, ext. 1200.

Delta Downs Racetrack Casino and Hotel, a property of Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE:BYD), features exciting casino action, live horse racing and fun dining experiences. Delta Downs is located in Vinton, Louisiana, on Delta Downs Drive. From Lake Charles take Exit 7 and from Texas, take Exit 4 off I-10.