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Potomac Horse Fever Confirmed in Ontario; Potomac horse fever in a Maryland pony

Testing Confirms Potomac Horse Fever in a Maryland Pony

Erica Larson August 8, 2018

A pony from Frederick County, Maryland, died July 30 after contracting Potomac horse fever.

potomac horse fever; Cluster of Potomac Horse Fever Cases Confirmed in Kentucky

Multiple Potomac Horse Fever Cases at Liberty University

Pat Raia July 30, 2018

One horse has died and several more are recovering after developing signs of Potomac horse fever (PHF) at the Liberty University Equestrian Center, in Lynchburg, Virginia.

UKVDL Map of the Month: Potomac Horse Fever

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment July 27, 2018

As of July 23, the University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UKVDL) had seen five positive PHF cases this month.

Horses Grazing by Pond, potomac horse fever tennessee; Potomac horse fever in a Maryland pony

Potomac Horse Fever Confirmed in Tennessee

Edited Press Release June 25, 2018

The Tennessee state veterinarian is advising all horse owners to be alert as veterinarians have confirmed Potomac horse fever in a Davidson County horse.