Kentucky Reports Four EIA-Positive Horses in Marshall County
Edited Press Release
September 11, 2015
The four horses tested positive for equine infectious anemia during the past two weeks.
The four horses tested positive for equine infectious anemia during the past two weeks.
The majority of the affected horses were not vaccinated against WNV, and one’s vaccination status was uncertain.
The 13-year-old mare developed neurologic complications and was taken to the University of California, Davis.
The unvaccinated 3-year-old Quarter Horse mare from Shelby County is recovering and is in stable condition.
The unvaccinated 2-year-old Gloucester County mare was euthanized Aug. 25.
As of Aug. 24, a total of 10 horses–all unvaccinated–have tested positive for WNV.
The unvaccinated 7-year-old Fayette County mare is alive and responding favorably to treatment.
Researchers determined that vaccination does not result in a false positive diagnosis of acute disease.
The 3-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse from Chesapeake was recently purchased and her vaccination history is unknown.
The affected horse from Valencia County is reportedly recovering.
The unvaccinated 5-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse mare is alive and her condition is reportedly improving.
Rain can result in an abundance of mosquitoes, which can transmit serious diseases to your horse.
The 14-year-old Quarter Horse gelding had not traveled outside the county recently, officials said.
A Dallas County, Alabama, horse tested positive for EEE, prompting warnings for area horse owners.
The unvaccinated 5-year-old Choctaw mare from Orange County was discharged from a clinic after her condition improved.
Researchers found no evidence that donkeys pose more of a disease threat than horses at mixed-equine events.
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