Sussex Co., Del., Horse Tests Positive for EEE

Despite receiving supportive care, the yearling filly showed no improvement and was euthanized.
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A horse from Sussex County, Del., has tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), the Delaware Department of Agriculture announced Sept. 19.

The yearling filly was showing signs of severe neurologic disease and was under the care of a veterinarian. Despite receiving supportive care, the horse showed no improvement and was euthanized.

The filly is the third Delaware horse this year to be diagnosed with a mosquito-borne disease. Also this year, two horses have been diagnosed with West Nile virus (WNV); Both have recovered. The last case of equine EEE in Delaware was in 2005.

“With the large mosquito population this year, we continue to urge equine owners to have their horses vaccinated and consult with their veterinarians about maintaining a vaccine program,” said State Veterinarian Heather Hirst, DVM, MS. “Vaccination can increase a horse’s protection against these sometimes fatal diseases. Prevention is still cheaper than care—and far better than having a horse suffer or die

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