Alberta Horse Confirmed With EIA
Edited Press Release
September 23, 2021
Movement restrictions have been enacted on the affected horse and any potentially exposed equines.
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Movement restrictions have been enacted on the affected horse and any potentially exposed equines.
The affected horse presented with depression and lethargy.
The case is the state’s third equine confirmed in 2021.
The horses are the state’s ninth and 10th confirmed equine cases this year.
The mare was unvaccinated for WNV and was euthanized.
All three horses were unvaccinated for the potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease.
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The horse resided at a private facility in Lewis County.
The affected horse, an unvaccinated 12-year-old gelding, was euthanized.
The horse was unvaccinated for WNV and was euthanized.
All affected horses, from five counties, were euthanized.
The case marks California’s eighth confirmed equine with West Nile virus this year.
The affected horses, a 2-year-old Quarter Horse filly and a 3-year-old Quarter Horse mare, have unknown vaccination status.
The horse’s vaccination status is unknown.
The unvaccinated horse is reportedly recovering.
The affected horses were both 21 years old.
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