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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Kennebec, ME

Outbreak Identifier: 4193

Alert ID: 1680

July 07, 2020

Confirmed Case(s) - Official Quarantine

Source: Maine Department of Agriculture

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Exposed: 19;
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: Update: 07/07/20: All trace out activity has been completed and two separate private facilities have been notified and movement restrictions and monitoring are in place. All exposed animals have been quarantined and enhanced biosecurity measures are in place at the index facility. ;

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