Kansas Gelding Confirmed With Equine Influenza
Edited Press Release
June 22, 2021
One additional horse at the affected horse’s facility has been exposed.
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One additional horse at the affected horse’s facility has been exposed.
The horses reside on two separate Hamilton County facilities.
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.
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The horse was tested at the request of a rescue facility’s owner to comply with pre-entry requirements.
The private facility where the horse resides is under voluntary quarantine.
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Investigation could result in disease responses at additional facilities.
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