Equine Herpesvirus-1 - Santa Barbara County

January 10, 2020: A 21-year-old Quarter Horse gelding in Santa Barbara
county displaying neurologic signs and fever has been confirmed positive for
Equine Herpesvirus-1. On January 9,2020, the gelding was euthanized due to
severity of signs. The index premises with two remaining horses has been
quarantined with requirements for enhanced biosecurity measures including
twice daily temperature monitoring. There has been no recent movement of
horses on or off the property. CDFA will continue to monitor the situation.