EHV-1 Quarantines in California, Virginia Lifted

No additional horses in either state tested positive for the virus during the quarantine periods.
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Animal health officials in California and Virginia have lifted quarantines put in place after horses residing there tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).

California

On May 21, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) reported that a 7-year-old barrel racing Quarter Horse gelding, originating from San Luis Obispo County, showing mild hind limb ataxia was confirmed positive for non-neuropathogenic EHV-1.

“This strain of virus is responsible for the more common rhinopneumonitis cases,” the CDFA said in a statement at the time. “A small percentage of the non-neuropathogenic infected horses can display neurologic signs compatible with equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM) which is a reportable disease in California

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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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