Molecular detection and assessment of the epidemiological risk factors associated with equine herpesvirus 2 and 5 in working equids in central Ethiopia.

This study revealed the molecular detection of EHV-2 and EHV-5 in horses and donkeys residing in central Ethiopia. The association between EHV-2-test-positive equids and displaying of clinical signs of respiratory disease was observed, which suggests EHV-2 involvement in the development of respiratory disease; however, it deserves further investigation.