EHV-1 Update

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posted May 18, 2011, 10:22 AM by Patricia Woodbury-Kuvik [ updated May 19, 2011, 10:26 AM ]

Status of current outbreak as of May 18, 2011

To date, there have been EHV-1 cases confirmed in Colorado (2), Washington (1) and California (10). Idaho has reported suspected cases with 2 fatalities.
No other states have reported confirmed cases related to the cutting event in Utah on their State Veterinarian, Agriculture Department or Livestock Board websites .
Several states have requested voluntary quarantine for premises housing horses returning from that event and monitoring of all suspected exposures.
Utah is monitoring suspect cases. >read more

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