Florida Confirms 26th Equine EEE Case
Edited Press Release
August 30, 2019
The diagnosis marks Putnam County’s second positive Eastern equine encephalomyelitis case for 2019.
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The diagnosis marks Putnam County’s second positive Eastern equine encephalomyelitis case for 2019.
Studies have shown a lunar influence on humans and animals, from fertility levels to hormone fluctuations to immune response. More research into its effect on equine colic, however, needs to be done to make a strong association.
The unvaccinated 12-year-old Quarter Horse mare presented on Aug. 13 with ataxia, fever, head-pressing, and tremors and died from the disease on Aug. 14.
This is the state’s first equine infectious anemia-positive horse in 2019.
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A researcher investigated how long horses spent eating when offered varying amounts of soluble fiber. Her findings could help your horse avoid health and behavior issues, such as gastric ulcers and cribbing.
The unvaccinated mare is the state’s third confirmed WNV equine case in 2019.
Two horses have been euthanized, and two are receiving supportive care.
The attending veterinarian of the Rockingham County horse says PHF is uncommon in the area.
Two Oswego County horses succumb to the disease.
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Horses have tested positive in three Michigan counties.
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Both are reportable diseases in the state.
The unvaccinated mare, which was euthanized on Aug. 13, was the state’s second case of the mosquito-borne disease for 2019.
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