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Piscataquis County, ME
Outbreak Identifier: 5914
Alert ID: 3355
September 25, 2023
Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Exposed: Unknown; 
Gender: Mare; Breed: Miniature Horse; 
Clinical Signs: Pregnant mare was found acutely neurologic and despite supportive veterinary care became recumbant and died.; Confirmation Date: 9/22/2023; Horse Status: Deceased; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated;