During an outbreak, fever is often the first red flag. Many barns catch EHV early simply by taking temperatures twice a day.
Common early signs
Neurologic (EHM) symptoms
These neurologic cases require immediate veterinary intervention.
The most feared complication of EHV-1 is equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM)—a neurologic storm caused by inflammation and damage to blood vessels feeding the brain and spinal cord.
Signs often appear suddenly:
For some horses, these symptoms progress rapidly. A horse that is shaky in the morning may be unable to stand by evening. This is why EHM cases require immediate veterinary care, strict isolation, and, in severe cases, euthanasia for humane reasons.
This is not a common outcome—but it is the one that keeps veterinarians, trainers, and barn managers awake at night.
The recent multi-state outbreak has shown a hard truth: EHV does not cause only short-term illness. When it spreads through barns, racetracks, and breeding farms, the damage can be deep and long-lasting. It affects a horse’s body, the barn environment, and even the larger equine community.
Below is a simple look at how EHV harms the horse from the inside—and how it affects the spaces and animals around it.
At first, EHV may look like a mild cold. A horse may show a fever, nasal discharge, or seem a bit tired. But inside the body, the virus is doing much more.
Not all turf products are created equal. Surfaces designed for recreational areas where kids play are specifically engineered to be:
Thanks to advancements in materials and manufacturing, these systems provide a cleaner, safer alternative to grass, mulch, or rubber mats—without the mess or constant upkeep.
Simply put, natural grass is something that comes from mother nature while artificial grass is a synthetic surface produced in factories. But we are not looking for such simple answers, are we?
There are some key factors on which we shall distinguish between natural and artificial grass.
The weather plays a significant role in the installation process. While artificial grass can be installed year-round, winter weather conditions do present some challenges – so homeowners be prepared if they decide to complete this project during the winter months!
Cold temperatures can affect the effectiveness of the adhesive that is used to secure the artificial grass to the base layer. The type of adhesive used for this may not cure properly in cold conditions, which could potentially lead to a less secure installation.
If the ground is frozen, that can make it difficult to prepare the area for installation. Imagine trying to level frozen ground! This may also interfere with the compaction of the base layer. Preparing the area and the base layer are crucial steps in installation. If they are not done well, the synthetic lawn will not end up looking its best.
And of course, severe weather conditions like a blizzard outside you probably will not be able to go out and work on installing your artificial lawn until it stops. And if you are hiring a contractor to install the turf, they may not be able to travel to your home because of winter weather like heavy snowfall. In freezing temperatures, there may be icy, unsafe conditions. Either way, you will have to wait until the snow melts to get back to installing your new synthetic grass.
The installation of artificial grass typically begins with preparation of the area. Preparing the area where you want your new synthetic turf is important so that it is ready for you to install the grass. You will want to make sure the ground is leveled, compacted and cleared of any debris. It is common to lay down weed barrier fabric to stop weeds from growing through the artificial grass.
Once you have the area prepared, you can begin installation! Here are the basic steps for installation of artificial grass.
Installation of the Base Layer: Spread a layer of crushed stone or sand over the prepared area to provide a stable base to lay the synthetic grass.
Laying the Synthetic Turf: Unroll the artificial grass rolls and secure those to the base layer using adhesive or staples.
Seaming and Trimming: Seam together the edges of the fake grass. Unless they happen to fit perfectly, the rolls will likely need to be trimmed to fit the desired area.
Infill: Spread sand or some other kind of infill material over the artificial grass to stabilize the fibers and provide a natural look and feel.
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It is easy and fun to make a sustainable yard with Szgrass artificial grass tile. Check out a few suggestions to start your sustainable garden:
Idea 1: Plant More Trees
DYK: Planting trees in your yard can have benefits on the environment. They offer shade, clean the air and are in general kind of pretty. They can be allowed to take up residence around the perimeter of your property even used in a decorative garden with flowers and shrubs.
Idea 2: Make a Rain Garden
Rain garden – designed section or a mini habitat that absorbs surplus rainwater and prevents soil erosion. Use Szgrass artificial grass tiles to form a bound pattern and fill the inner area with gravel for the rain garden, then plant some aquatic/saturated plants. This post was a great use for rainwater to keep your yard looking fabulous.
Idea 3: Add Solar Lights
Solar Illumination: This a very good way to help save on energy, all that it requires is the suns power and many think yard illumination is extremely attractive. These lights are notorious for their charge by day, glow by night ability to light up paths or just certain features of your garden. It also adds charm and safety to your garden.