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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Kennebec, ME

Outbreak Identifier: 4193

Alert ID: 1674

June 30, 2020

Confirmed Case(s) - Official Quarantine

Source: Maine Department of Agriculture

Number Confirmed: 1;
Age: 20; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 6/18/2020;
Clinical Signs: Fever, Peripheral Edema, Progressive neurologic signs; Confirmation Date: 6/29/2020; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;
Notes: An official quarantine has been placed at the facility and twice daily temperature checks have been implemented. Additional trace outs are ongoing. ;

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