New Cases of EEE, PHF, WNV Confirmed Across the Country

Arizona reported a WNV case, Michigan confirmed two EEE cases, and West Virginia found WNV and PHF cases.
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Animal health officials in Arizona, Michigan, and West Virginia have reported new cases of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), Potomac horse fever (PHF), and West Nile virus.

Arizona—On Sept. 21 the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) said a horse in Cochise County tested positive for WNV, the first case in Arizona for 2016.

“The affected horse is a 4-year old Quarter Horse gelding with no history of vaccination for WNV,” the EDCC said. “The horse exhibited advancing medical signs and was euthanized.”

Michigan—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) reported Sept. 20 that two equine EEE cases had been confirmed in less than a week

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Erica Larson, former news editor for The Horse, holds a degree in journalism with an external specialty in equine science from Michigan State University in East Lansing. A Massachusetts native, she grew up in the saddle and has dabbled in a variety of disciplines including foxhunting, saddle seat, and mounted games. Currently, Erica competes in eventing with her OTTB, Dorado.

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