EHV-1 Quarantine Lifted at University of Tennessee
Erica Larson
September 30, 2011
The EHV-1 quarantine at the UTVMC was lifted today (Sept. 30).
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The EHV-1 quarantine at the UTVMC was lifted today (Sept. 30).
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No new horses have been confirmed EHV-1 positive since Sept. 21 in connection with the Tennessee cases.
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No new EHV-1 cases have been confirmed in California or Tennessee, statements from the CDFA and the UTVMC say.
Five additional horses at the index case’s home premises have tested positive for EHV-1 and are being treated.
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No new EHV-1 cases have been confirmed at UT. The informational forum will take place Sept. 21 at 7:00 p.m.
An EHV-1 positive horse was admitted last week. No new cases have emerged at the medical center to date.
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Seven horses from one farm and two residing on another premises have tested positive for neurologic EHV-1.
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Eight additional horses in Tuolumne County are displaying clinical signs consistent of EHV-1.
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