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Updates on current disease outbreaks are listed here as they occur and will include the date listed, disease name, location and current status. Specific premises will not be named but the general location by town, county and state will be listed. When locations, events or horses are at risk they will be listed. Updates will be posted as they are received.

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Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Saratoga County, NY

Outbreak Identifier: 6498

Alert ID: 3974

September 20, 2024

Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

Source: State Animal Health Official

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

Horse 1:
Age: 14; Gender: Mare; Breed: Belgian; Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/16/2024; Clinical Signs: Owner found down in field. Vet exam noted ataxia, abnormal changes to vision, recumbency, T=102.8, and increased TPR. Due to poor prognosis, owner elected to euthanize.; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

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