I got this in an email today and it refers to Sonoma, CA area.
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August 24, 2011: Two additional EHV-1 cases confirmed
Two (2) additional horses on the affected premises have been
confirmed positive by nasal swab for the neuropathogenic strain of EHV-1. The only clinical sign displayed by these two horses was a fever. The affected premises is under quarantine and the thirteen (13) other horses currently on the property are being monitored. Current epidemiologic investigation findings indicate minimal risk of disease spread from this closed premises.
August 23, 2011: Confirmed case of EHV-1 neurotropathogenic
strain
On August 23, 2011, a 15-year-old Oldenburg mare from Sonoma
County has confirmed positive for the neuropathogenic strain of Equine Herpes Virus-1. The mare is isolated, quarantined and undergoing treatment at a veterinary referral hospital. The premise of origin is under veterinary observation and the potentially exposed horses temperatures are being monitored twice daily. Epidemiologic investigation conducted by CDFA reveals minimal disease risk based on lack of animal movement on and off the affected premises. The investigation has determined the positive horse has no direct link to the May 2011 outbreak of EHV-1 in cutting horses which resulted in 22 positive confirmed equine cases in California. CDFA staff will continue to monitor the situation to ensure disease control. |
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About Bob Burdekin
Bob Burdekin grew up in the mid-western United States where his family raised Arabian horses. His first structured riding lessons began at the age of three to learn forward seat. This early love for horses solidified at the age of sixteen when he first began to learn the farrier's craft from former US cavalrymen.
A keen desire to expand his knowledge took Bob on a 40-year journey from Montana, across eleven western states and Canada, until finally settling in California. Along the way he learned pathological and corrective farrier skills from Scott Simpson (American Farriers Assoc.; inductee, Farriers' Hall of Fame); insights from Gene Overnick (developer of the Equine Digit Support System and creator of the Natural Balance shoe) and equine anatomy and physiology from noted veterinary specialists, Drs. Richard Scott, Bob Clark and Dean Essex.
In Canada, Bob was licensed to shoe Thoroughbreds at the racetracks in British Columbia, and all across Canada for Standardbred racing. There he met and was mentored by Bob Marshall, Sr. (a well known 3rd generation English farrier and father of noted farrier clinician Bob Marshall, Jr.). He also received additional training for work with hunter/jumpers and dressage horses from Kevin White, farrier for the Canadian Olympic Equestrian team. Bob was back-up farrier for Mr. White while he resided in Canada.
Upon returning to the United States, Bob was licensed by the California State Horse Racing Commission to work on race tracks throughout California. He was also on staff at UC Davis as the relief supervisor for the farrier staff at their veterinary medical teaching hospital.
Bob Burdekin's career has given him extensive experience in all facets of the horse industry. From backyard pleasure horses, cutters, reiners, 3-day eventers and dressage competitors to driving, halter and gaited horses, Bob has improved the comfort and performance of thousands of grateful horses.
Bob’s extensive knowledge base grew and expanded whenever he worked with horses, whether it be shoeing, ground work or riding. Bob made it his number one goal to learn to understand horses and learn what allowed them to become part of their society. Taking this approach allowed Bob into their world and an acceptance was realized that working with horses was learning their rules and learning to work within them.
Not satisfied with shoeing and corrective farrier work, Bob has devoted years to research and development of an educational program for horse owners, trainers, veterinarians and farriers to enable them to treat the whole horse with prevention of injuries and overall wellness in mind.
Nice Post!