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Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Calhoun and Cass County, MI

Alert ID: 1453

September 30, 2019

Source: Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Location: Calhoun County
Number Confirmed: 1;
Age: 10; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Belgian; Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/17/2019;
Clinical Signs: Down, Unable to Rise, Not Eating; Confirmation Date: 9/27/2019; Horse Status: Deceased; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;
Notes: The horse died on 9/19/19.;

Location: Cass County
Number Confirmed: 1;
Age: 3; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Andalusian; Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/19/2019;
Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Difficulty Rising, Down, lethargy; Confirmation Date: 9/27/2019; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;
Notes: None;

Location: Cass County
Number Confirmed: 1;
Age: 2; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/21/2019;
Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Leaning, Walking in Circles; Confirmation Date: 9/27/2019; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated;
Notes: The colt was vaccinated in May by the owner. ;

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