Eastern Equine Encephalitis

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Eastern Equine Encephalitis Kills Four Ontario Horses

In a September 4th health alert from the Equine Disease Communication Center, it was reported that Eastern Equine Encephalitis had been confirmed in two horses, that were subsequenly euthanized. One case was in the Greater Sudbury area. A six-year-old mare showed clinical signs starting on August 15th. These included: ataxia, circling, fever, head pressing, somnolence, […]
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Two More Horses Confirmed Positive for EEE

Two more euthanized horses have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Ontario – one in Lanark County and the other in Frontenac County. There have been two suspected cases in Frontenac County which have been euthanized. If you suspect EEE, contact your local veterinarian.
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis Confirmed in Ontario

On August 16, 2013, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) was notified of a confirmed case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in one horse in Simcoe County. The 11-year-old gelding had an incomplete vaccination history and no history of travel outside the county. The horse exhibited acute onset of depression and fever, with some neurological […]
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Equine Canada Health Alert Updates

Horse Tests Positive for Vesicular Stomatitis in Las Animas, Colorado August 2, 2012 A horse tested positive for vesicular stomatitis (VS) in Las Animas County, Colorado on August 2, 2012. Vesicular Stomatitis is a reportable disease as per the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), meaning that horse owners must immediately report the presence of any […]
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Florida

State and local health authorities have alerted the public that Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is active in Palm Beach County, in Florida. The most recent confirmed case resulted in an infected horse being euthanized last week. Reports indicate that the horse was not vaccinated against the virus, and had not travelled in the month leading […]