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Equine Herpesvirus- Respiratory

California, United States

Alert ID: 835

February 21, 2018

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture

California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) confirmed Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (wild-type strain) in a 10 year old horse ( lead pony) displaying neurologic signs at Los Alamitos Race Course. The horse was euthanized. A quarantine has been issued for exposed horses. All exposed horses will be monitored for clinical signs and temperatures will be taken twice daily. CDFA and California Horse Racing Board staff are onsite ensuring biosecurity measures are implemented and will continue to monitor the situation.

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