SD’s first EHV case surfaced after horses returned from major barrel races, state vet says

Katelyn Winberg
Dec 3, 2025
Dec 3, 2025

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EHV-1 spread shows need for better reporting, biosecurity

Lainie Kringen-Scholtz

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Born and raised on a farm in southeastern South Dakota, Katelyn currently resides in Sioux Falls. She enjoys attending SDSU football games (her alma mater), going to farmer’s markets and visiting her parents at their family farm. Reach her at kwinberg@tristateneighbor.com.