Mosquito-Borne Viruses Emerge in Spring as Threat to S.C. Horses
- May 25, 2018
- Posted by Edited Press Release
West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis have high mortality rates in exposed, unvaccinated horses, South Carolina animal health officials said.
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West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis, both mosquito-borne diseases, have high mortality rates in exposed, unvaccinated horses. | Photo: iStock
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