Ontario Horse Tests Positive for EEE
Edited Press Release
June 24, 2021
The affected horse resides in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry.
The affected horse resides in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry.
One horse has been confirmed with Eastern equine encephalitis.
The four horses resided on three different premises in three counties. All affected premises are under quarantine until TAHC requirements are met.
The case of West Nile virus marks the state’s first in 2021.
The horse was tested at the request of a rescue facility’s owner to comply with pre-entry requirements.
The 12-year-old unvaccinated Miniature Horse was euthanized.
Veterinarians could soon determine which horses are at risk of certain neurologic diseases through a simple urine test that reveals how a horse breaks down vitamin E.
Investigation could result in disease responses at additional facilities.
Officials have imposed a quarantine on the affected horse’s premises.
Eleven Shelby County stablemates were exposed.
The horses resided at the same Shelby County boarding facility.
In addition to the three affected horses, 43 horses were potentially exposed.
A vaccinated Nassau County weanling was euthanized due to the illness.
This marks the state’s second confirmed case in 2021.
Texas animal health staff, owners, and local veterinarians are working together to implement biosecurity protocols and monitor potentially exposed horses.
Learn about Eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE), Western equine encephalomyelitis (WEE), and West Nile virus (WNV) and how you can best protect your horse.
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