Gelding at California EHV Hot Spot Displays Fever
Edited Press Release
August 5, 2021
In addition, two confirmed positive horses at the index case’s home premises have received their first negative tests.
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In addition, two confirmed positive horses at the index case’s home premises have received their first negative tests.
Veterinarians have confirmed no new cases new equine herpesvirus-1 cases related to the racetrack outbreak.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture continues to monitor horses from the Sonoma County show and the index case’s home premises.
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Another mare has shown neurologic signs but has tested negative for EHV-1.
The CDFA reports one neurologic, one febrile, four suspected cases that tested negative, and one euthanized horse.
Because of difficulty in isolating new arrivals at Kentucky tracks, more stringent requirements have been established.
Six horses from the affected mare’s home premises also tested positive.
The affected mare is recovering from neurologic signs.
Research results could lead to better identification of horses likely to gray early or pass on gray-with-age genes and a clearer understanding of how the mutation affects horses’ health.
The affected filly has been discharged and is recovering.
Horses residing at Saratoga’s EHV-1-affected barn remain under quarantine.
As of July 15, no other horses have exhibited clinical signs.
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