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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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Atlantic County, NJ
Alert ID: 685
September 22, 2017

New Jersey Department of Agriculture

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture confirmed eastern equine encephalitis in a 9-year old mare in Atlantic County.  The illness started on 9/17/17 and the horse is reportedly being treated. The horse was vaccinated 2-years ago.