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Equine Herpesvirus- Respiratory

Cherokee County, GA

Alert ID: 889

April 20, 2018

Source: Georgia Department of Agriculture

On April 17, 2018, the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) confirmed EHV-1 in a miniature mule exhibiting respiratory signs in Cherokee County. GDA has placed the facility under quarantine. The mule died due to complications related to pneumonia. Other equids that may have come into contact with the affected mule are being monitored and are currently not showing clinical signs of the disease.

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