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Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Clare, Oakland and Barry Counties, MI

Alert ID: 1796

September 03, 2020

Source: Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Clare County
Number Confirmed: 1;
Gender: Gelding; Breed: Standardbred; Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/25/2020;
Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Progressing to Being Down with an Inability to Get Up, Walking in Circles, Walking backwards; Confirmation Date: 9/2/2020; Horse Status: Deceased; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

Barry County
Number Confirmed: 1;
Age: 7; Gender: Mare; Breed: Belgian; Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/26/2020;
Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Facial Paralysis, Fever, Progressing to Being Down with an Inability to Get Up, Experiencing seizures; Confirmation Date: 9/2/2020; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;
Notes: None;

Oakland County

Number Confirmed: 1;
Age: 2; Gender: Stallion; Breed: Warmblood (WB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/25/2020;
Clinical Signs: Fever, lethargy, Seizures, Down with inability to get up; Confirmation Date: 9/2/2020; Horse Status: Deceased; Vaccination Status: Undervaccinated;
Notes: None;

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