San Diego County, Calif., EHV-1 Quarantine Released

A Warmblood stallion has been released from quarantine after two negative EHV-1 tests.
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A Warmblood stallion in Southern California that previously tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) has been released from quarantine, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) reported April 4.

"The San Diego County … Warmblood stallion has been released from quarantine with two negative tests for EHV-1," the statement on the CDFA’s website read.

The CDFA reported March 19 the stallion had tested positive for the non-neuropathogenic strain of the virus and had been quarantined.

On March 25, the CDFA reported that a Welsh Cross gelding had also tested positive for the non-neuropathogenic EHV-1 strain, and an investigation revealed that both horses had attended the same Southern California horse show shortly before they were diagnosed with the virus

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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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