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Equine Infectious Anemia
Edgar County, IL
Alert ID: 29
May 14, 2015
On Thursday May 7, the Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare received confirmation that a horse stabled in Edgar County has tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia. The horse has been quarantined to the premises, and arrangements are being made for the disposition of the infected animal. In addition, all other equine on the premises will be tested. Bureau personnel will be conducting area surveillance testing of horses within a 1.5 mile radius of the quarantined premises. If additional infected animals are disclosed, the surveillance area will be expanded. History provided by the owner indicates that the infected horse has not been tested in recent years and has not been moved from the premises within the past couple of years. Horse owners are reminded that Equine Infectious Anemia can be transferred via contact with infected blood. Owners are encouraged to use appropriate insect control on animals and in and around buildings to decrease the possibility of exposure to biting insects. The sharing of needles between horses should always be avoided and equipment such as dental floats and bits should be properly disinfected before being used on other horses.
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