Equine Influenza Confirmed in Spokane County, Washington
Edited Press Release
November 22, 2019
Two horses tested positive; 40 others were exposed to the highly contagious respiratory disease.
Two horses tested positive; 40 others were exposed to the highly contagious respiratory disease.
The affected horse was imported into Rhode Island from New England on Oct. 24.
Both horses’ vaccination status is unknown.
A Spokane County horse tested positive; nine additional horses have been exposed.
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