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Updates on current disease outbreaks are listed here as they occur and will include the date listed, disease name, location and current status. Specific premises will not be named but the general location by town, county and state will be listed. When locations, events or horses are at risk they will be listed. Updates will be posted as they are received.



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Jefferson County, NY
Outbreak Identifier: 5323
Alert ID: 2703
August 26, 2022
Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets

Number Confirmed: 1
Number Exposed: Unknown
Facility Type: Farm
Age: 6; Gender: Mare; Breed: Draft Mix; Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/18/2022
Clinical Signs: High fever, ataxia, dysphagia, vision issues; Confirmation Date: 8/26/2022; Horse Status: Deceased; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated

Comments: For more information about Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), go to: EEE Factsheet.