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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Kennebec, ME

Outbreak Identifier: 4193

Alert ID: 1764

August 21, 2020

Confirmed Case(s) - Official Quarantine

Source: Maine State Veterinarians Office

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 8/21/2020:The quarantine placed on the private facility has been released. The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry appreciates the cooperation and hard work of the facility management, staff and private veterinarian.; For more information go to: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/?tab=cm#inbox

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