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Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Jefferson County, NY

Outbreak Identifier: 6586

Alert ID: 4054

October 11, 2024

Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

Source: State Animal Health Official

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

Horse 1:
Age: 8; Gender: Mare; Breed: Standardbred; Onset of Clinical Signs: 10/2/2024; Clinical Signs: Owner noticed horse standing against wall and head resting against stall partition. Vet came out to examine horse and noted labored breathing, trembling, ataxia, shifting weight on back legs, increased HR, hyperreactivity during exam and treatment, head pressing; Horse Status: Unknown; Vaccination Status: Undervaccinated;

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