A new outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus - type 1 has been reported in California.  The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has listed the following announcement:

San Diego County 

March 15, 2012: A gelding in San Diego County displaying hind limb ataxia has been confirmed positive for the non-neuropathogenic strain of Equine Herpesvirus -1 (EHV-1). This strain of virus is responsible for the more common respiratory EHV-1 cases. A small percentage of non-neuropathogenic EHV-1 infected horses can display neurologic signs and are classified as equine herpes myeloencephalopathy cases which are a reportable condition in California. The positive horse has been quarantined and is under veterinary care. Initial investigation by CDFA indicates that this horse and the positive Monterey County horse participated in the same large equine event. CDFA is working with event management to contact exposed horse owners and recommend isolation, twice daily temperature monitoring and implementation of proper biosecurity.

 

Monterey County

March 15, 2012: No New Cases. 

March 14, 2012: A gelding displaying hind limb ataxia has been confirmed positive for the non-neuropathogenic strain of Equine Herpesvirus -1 (EHV-1). This strain of virus is responsible for the more common respiratory EHV-1 cases.  A small percentage of non-neuropathogenic EHV-1 infected horses can display neurologic signs and are classified as equine herpes myeloencephalopathy cases which is a reportable condition in California. The positive horse has been quarantined and is under veterinary care. CDFA has initiated an investigation and owners of exposed horses are asked to take temperatures twice daily and monitor for clinical signs. CDFA will continue to monitor the situation.

Both horses are said to have participated in a large equestrian event held recently in southern California.  The event location has not been confirmed.

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