new EEE WNV cases confirmed in New York horses
Both EEE and WNV are transmitted to horses via bites from infected mosquitoes. | Photo: iStock

The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) reported Oct. 19 that New York animal health officials have confirmed new cases of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus (WNV).

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM) confirmed the EEE case in a 3-month-old filly from Oswego County, who developed clinicals signs around Sept. 24.

“She exhibited mild symptoms of ataxia for over a week before a vet was contacted,” the EDCC said. “On Oct. 3, she was euthanized. Her brain was submitted for rabies, EEE, and WNV testing. Her brain sample was positive for EEE virus

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