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Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Oneida County, NY

Outbreak Identifier: 6356

Alert ID: 3836

August 15, 2024

Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

Source: NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, Division of Animal Industry

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Exposed: Unknown;
Number Euthanized: 1;
Facility Type: Farm;

Horse 1:
Age: 1; Gender: Colt; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/7/2024; Clinical Signs: owner noticed colt was lethargic and stiff. next day, colt was found seizing in pasture, quivering, and making galloping like motions. Vet exam found similar findings and treated horse. Later that day, horse was back in stall but seizures had resumed, horse was circling rapidly in stall, appeared blind as it was bumping into wall, causing self trauma.; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Undervaccinated;

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