Five More Michigan Horses Test Positive for EEE
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On Aug. 25, an unvaccinated Isabella County horse presented with clinical signs that included fever and stumbling, progressing to recumbency (down and unable to rise). The 18-year-old Belgian mare was euthanized.
On Aug. 26, an unvaccinated 4-year-old Belgian mare in Mecosta County presented with ataxia (loss of muscular control) and lethargy, progressing to recumbency. She was confirmed positive on Sept. 4 and was euthanized.
In Montcalm County, a 20-year-old unvaccinated Shetland pony mare showed neurologic signs on Aug. 27, was confirmed positive on Sept. 4, and was euthanized. On Aug. 29, an unvaccinated yearling Standardbred filly also showed neurologic signs. She was also confirmed on Sept. 4 and euthanized
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