Santa Barbara Co., Calif., Horse Positive for EHV-1
Erica Larson
March 26, 2013
A Santa Barbara County, Calif., gelding has tested positive for non-neuropathogenic EHV-1.
A Santa Barbara County, Calif., gelding has tested positive for non-neuropathogenic EHV-1.
A 6-year-old mare in Gallatin County, Mont., has tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1)
A horse in Flathead County developed neurologic clinical signs after attending a local event.
Three horses were euthanized at the EHV-1 affected farm while the remaining affected horses are recovering.
Officials released four additional EHV-1 quarantines connected to the HITS facility in Ocala on March 20.
Horses worldwide face a serious threat from equine herpesvirus (EHV), a common cause of respiratory disease.
The Utah state veterinarian’s office plans to lift EHV-1 quarantines at two of seven locations March 20.
A second horse was euthanized, but currently no additional horses are showing signs of EHV-1.
A California stallion tested positive for the non-neuropathogenic strain of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).
One veterinarian reviewed the steps in triaging acute equine neurologic emergencies in the field.
Officials have released several additional EHV-1 quarantines connected to the HITS facility in Ocala, Fla.
Wellington Equestrian Partners and Tequestrian Farms will provide $100,000 for EHV-1 research.
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation approved funding of 12 new projects in 2013.
Five EHV-1 quarantines have been released following negative test results from more than 200 horses.
Equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) tests on more than 200 horses connected to the HITS circuit came back negative.
Officials await results on samples from horses connected to the HITS facility quarantined due to EHV-1.
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