Michigan Horse Tests Positive for EEE
Diane E. Rice
October 9, 2020
The Livingston County horse had been vaccinated in March of this year.
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The Livingston County horse had been vaccinated in March of this year.
This marks the state’s 14th positive equine WNV case for 2020.
The horse resided at a private Canyon County facility.
Researchers found horses pulling tourism carts didn’t have excessive demands placed on them but did make recommendations for improved welfare.
The state has now logged 20 equine cases, including Lincoln and Sheboygan counties’ first.
The affected horse is from Carter County.
The horse, whose vaccination history is unknown, was euthanized.
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The affected horses include a 20-year-old Arabian mare in Oakland County and an 11-year-old pony mare in Tuscola County.
The case marks the state’s 10th equine case for the year.
The state’s current death rate for horses with WNV is 23%.
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