EEE Found in New Hampshire Horse
Edited Press Release
September 21, 2012
A horse in the Hillsborough County town of Derry was confirmed positive for Eastern equine encephalitis.
Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
A horse in the Hillsborough County town of Derry was confirmed positive for Eastern equine encephalitis.
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A meeting served as a information-gathering session in light of ongoing discussion about furosemide use.
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An unvaccinated 4-year-old gelding was euthanized after contracting the virus.
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