South Carolina Confirms First Equine EEE Case for 2016
Edited Press Release
May 24, 2016
The affected horse from Horry County has been euthanized.
The affected horse from Horry County has been euthanized.
Officials advise owners to ensure horses are protected from West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis.
The unvaccinated 2-year-old Mustang began showing clinical signs May 6 and was euthanized for humane reasons on May 7.
Mites, lice, flies, and mosquitoes can cause irritation to horses and carry dangerous diseases. Be aware of the external parasite species that are in your area and when they are prevalent so you can control them.
The affected 18-month-old Quarter Horse died on April 4.
Confirmed diseases include vesicular stomatitis, EHV, influenza, Hendra virus, equine infectious anemia, and more.
Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, can be deadly in up to 90% of equine cases. Here’s what you should know.
Don’t wait to vaccinate horses against diseases including West Nile virus, Eastern equine encephalitis, and rabies.
Discover what diseases your horse can catch from other animals, big and small.
Officials are urging vaccination following high disease rates in Texas horses last year.
Confirmed diseases include vesicular stomatitis, herpesvirus, influenza, Getah virus, and strangles, among others.
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A viral disease, EEE affects the central nervous system and is transmitted to horses by infected mosquitoes.
Scientists recently studied fly control methods for horses and determined that mosquito netting and large fans could be the best defense against flying insects.
Reported diseases include vesicular stomatitis, equine infectious anemia, strangles, influenza, herpesvirus, and more.
The 10 year-old gelding from Gloucester County was euthanized on Oct. 3. The horse’s vaccination status is unknown.
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