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Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Ohio, United States

Alert ID: 1389

August 29, 2019

Source: Ohio State Veterinarian

Number Confirmed: 1;
Age: 1; Gender: Mare; Breed: Morgan; Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/25/2019
Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Depression, Fever, Reluctant to move; Horse Status: Desceased; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;
Notes: The 1-year old Morgan crossbred filly developed acute onset of clinical signs on Sunday afternoon, 8/25/19, including signs of a low grade fever (approximately 102 F), depression, reluctance to move without stimulation, abnormal stance, ataxic gait including reluctance to approach objects in her path and hanging her head low. She was treated that afternoon and blood samples were collected, but was found dead the morning of Monday, 8/26/19. Two other horses on the premises became ill the day this horse died; one of those two horses also died spontaneously. No horses on the premise were vaccinated against EEE. For more info go to: https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Outside%20Linked%20Documents/DiseaseFactsheet_EEE1.pdf

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