Two Indiana Horses Confirmed With Eastern Equine Encephalitis
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The office of the Indiana state veterinarian reported on Aug. 29 that two Elkhart County horses were confirmed with Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).
The first horse, a 6-year-old grade gelding, presented on Aug. 16 with clinical signs of collapsing and becoming cast, lockjaw, and seizures. Veterinarians euthanized the unvaccinated gelding. He was confirmed positive for EEE on Aug. 23.
The second horse, a 3-year-old grade mare, presented on Aug. 19 with mild neurologic signs, including head pressing, seizures, and thrashing. The unvaccinated mare was euthanized and confirmed positive on Aug. 27
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