Oklahoma Horse Tests Positive for EIA
Edited Press Release
October 6, 2021
Four more horses were exposed.
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Four more horses were exposed.
The colt is reported as alive and recovering.
The affected horse resided at a private facility in Dinwiddie County.
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The affected horse was not vaccinated against the disease.
The animal resided in Lancaster County.
The pony was not vaccinated against the virus, which is spread by mosquitoes.
This is the state’s 16th case of EEE in an equid in 2021.
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