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Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Orange County, NY

Outbreak Identifier: 6358

Alert ID: 3837

August 15, 2024

Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

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

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

Horse 1:
Age: 2; Gender: Colt; Breed: Thoroughbred (TB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/7/2024; Clinical Signs: Owner noticed colt was acting off - not eating well, had fever of 103. Vet came and noticed colt was neurologic. Colt had head pressing, leaning against walls, exagggerated pawing at walls, possible vision issues. Over weekend continued to decline, was recumbent with seizure like activity.; Horse Status: Deceased; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

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