Florida Officials Confirm State’s Fifth EEE Case for 2021
Edited Press Release
June 17, 2021
One horse has been confirmed with Eastern equine encephalitis.
One horse has been confirmed with Eastern equine encephalitis.
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The four horses resided on three different premises in three counties. All affected premises are under quarantine until TAHC requirements are met.
Twenty horses at a boarding facility were exposed to equine herpesvirus.
This marks the second documented case of a newborn foal contracting atypical myopathy and the first to link the condition to toxins passed through the mare’s milk.
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The UC Davis standing equine PET scanner provides imaging at the molecular level to monitor racehorse health and guide training and medical care.
Researchers found many people accept that working with horses is dangerous—especially more experienced riders or those working with horses for financial gain.
The case of West Nile virus marks the state’s first in 2021.
The horse was tested at the request of a rescue facility’s owner to comply with pre-entry requirements.
The private facility where the horse resides is under voluntary quarantine.
Churchill Downs Inc. has suspended racehorse trainer Bob Baffert for two years. The disciplinary action is the latest for Baffert as the investigation into Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit’s positive drug test continues.
The 12-year-old unvaccinated Miniature Horse was euthanized.
Kentucky Derby favorite Essential Quality made up for his loss at Churchill Downs with a Belmont Stakes win.
The Kentucky Horse Council will award $3,000 in scholarships to students attending state programs in pursuit of equine careers.
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