Additional EEE, WNV Cases Confirmed in New Jersey Horses
Erica Larson
October 9, 2017
A Cumberland County mare was euthanized due to EEE and a Salem County stallion is recovering from WNV.
Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
A Cumberland County mare was euthanized due to EEE and a Salem County stallion is recovering from WNV.
Horses in Davidson and Knox counties tested positive for WNV and a Bedford County horse tested positive for EIA.
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