EEE Reported in Florida, South Carolina Horses
Erica Larson
June 27, 2016
Six Florida horses and four South Carolina horses have tested positive for EEE thus far in 2016.
Six Florida horses and four South Carolina horses have tested positive for EEE thus far in 2016.
Confirmatory tests are currently being run after a nonracing horse at Arapahoe Park tested positive for EIA.
Eastern equine encephalitis was confirmed in horses in a South Carolina county that borders North Carolina.
Chatham County Mosquito Control has detected EEE in mosquito populations in the western part of the country.
Owners are encouraged to vaccinate their horses prior to the onset of peak mosquito season.
The 14-month-old vaccinated Arabian began showing clinical signs began on May 31 and was euthanized the same day.
Officials are encouraging vaccination, which has proven to be an effective disease prevention tool.
State officials say now’s the time to vaccinate horses against rabies, Eastern equine encephalitis, and West Nile virus.
Arizona’s first equine rabies case in seven years highlighted the need for education about the disease.
Kristen Halverson chose to donate after Dan Howe, PhD, offered advice and answered her questions about EPM.
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.
Thirty-four equids on the affected Enon Valley premises will be quarantined for at least 60 days.
The unvaccinated 2-year-old Mustang began showing clinical signs May 6 and was euthanized for humane reasons on May 7.
Thirty-six horses in 10 counties tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in 2015.
Living where horses don’t commonly get diagnosed with EPM doesn’t mean your horse isn’t at risk.
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