Virginia Horse Co-Infected With EEE and WNV
Edited Press Release
August 18, 2020
The undervaccinated 13-year-old mare was euthanized.
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The undervaccinated 13-year-old mare was euthanized.
Horses in Dunn, Pepin, and Chippewa counties are affected.
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This case marks the state’s first equine death from WNV in 2020.
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The five horses are from three counties.
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