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Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Clare County, MI

Alert ID: 688

September 27, 2017

Source: Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development received confirmation of an unvaccinated 12-year-old Quarter Horse mare from Clare County that tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). The horse developed a sudden onset of fever, unwillingness to move, stumbling if moving, and lethargy. The horse is being treated. No quarantines were issued. This bring the number of reported cases of EEE in Michigan for 2017 to four, two from Clare County, one from Roscommon County and one from Wexford County.

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