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Polk County, IA
Alert ID: 883
April 16, 2018

Iowa Department of Agriculture

The Iowa Department of Agriculture (IDALS) officials confirmed Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) in two Polk County horses. The positive horses have been euthanized and the premises will remain under quarantine until requirements for release have been met.