California EHV-1: New Case Confirmed in Inyo County

Animal health officials say the case is unrelated to the 13 cases confirmed in Los Angeles County in the past few weeks.
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California animal health officials have confirmed a new case of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) in a horse in Inyo County. They say this case is unrelated to the multiple cases confirmed in Los Angeles County over the past few weeks.

In Los Angeles, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) said Dec. 2, 13 horses have tested positive for the non-neuropathogenic strain of the virus at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center.

“There have been no new febrile horses since Nov. 23 and only one positive horse remains in isolation,” the CDFA said in a statement. “Enhanced biosecurity measures continue in all barns under quarantine and all horses’ temperatures continue to be monitored twice daily.”

Also on Dec. 2, the CDFA reported the new case in Inyo County

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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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