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Penobscot County, ME
Outbreak Identifier: 6467
Alert ID: 3943
September 13, 2024
Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Exposed: Unknown; 
Number Euthanized: 1; 

Horse 1: 
Age: 3; Breed: Standardbred; Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/8/2024; Clinical Signs: Acute neurologic clinical signs progressing to recumbancy despite supportive care.; Confirmation Date: 9/11/2024; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Undervaccinated;