California Confirms Three Cases of Neurologic EHV-1
The horses are currently quarantined on their home premises and are receiving veterinary treatment.
- Topics: Article, Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), Quarantine
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Three cases of the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) have been confirmed in Orange County, Calif., according to a statement from the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
On Jan. 11 a gelding residing on a "large multi-discipline facility with no movement of horses on or off the property" tested positive for the debilitating virus. He was quarantined on the farm and is receiving veterinary care, the statement said.
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Erica Larson, former news editor for The Horse, holds a degree in journalism with an external specialty in equine science from Michigan State University in East Lansing. A Massachusetts native, she grew up in the saddle and has dabbled in a variety of disciplines including foxhunting, saddle seat, and mounted games. Currently, Erica competes in eventing with her OTTB, Dorado.
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