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Outbreak Alert: March 10, 2022 – Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic in San Mateo County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 2; Number Exposed: 52; Notes: This is a second premises in San Mateo County. A 15-year-old Quarter Horse cross gelding in San Mateo county displaying neurological signs was confirmed positive for Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) secondary to equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1 non-neuropathogenic strain) … Read More

Outbreak Update: March 4, 2022 – Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic in Orange, Los Angeles, San Mateo, Riverside, Ventura, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Notes: Below is a summary of cases currently in California: –Orange County #1 (original alert ID #2438): 19 confirmed (1 EHM, 18 fever) –Orange County #2 (a new premises): 8 confirmed (2 EHM, 6 fever/mild signs) – Los Angeles County (original alert ID#2439): … Read More

Fencing Considerations for Horse Properties – Focus on Safety, Appearance, Chore Efficiency, and Budget when Planning Fencing Projects

Photos from Alayne Blickle.

Horse owners agree that a well-fenced property is a beautiful sight and the cornerstone to proper management. When building or modifying a horse property, a primary consideration is what type of fencing to choose, and many great options are available. Here are a few guidelines to help you make a … Read More

Outbreak Update: March 1, 2022 – Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic in Orange County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 4; Number Suspected: 5; Number Exposed: 86; Notes: Two (2) additional horses on this premises have been confirmed positive for EHV-1 with five (5) additional presumptive positive horses pending confirmation. All of these positive horses displayed fever only and no neurological … Read More

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