New Jersey, South Carolina Confirm New Equine EEE Cases

This is New Jersey’s first case of 2016. Two new cases bring South Carolina’s total to 14 for the year.
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New Jersey has reported its first case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a horse for 2016, while South Carolina has confirmed two additional equine EEE cases, the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) has reported.

In New Jersey, an 8-year-old mare from Morris County is the state’s first confirmed equine EEE case of the year. The EDCC reported that the mare was unvaccinated and has been euthanized.

Meanwhile, two additional South Carolina horses have brought that state’s EEE case count to 14.

“The first case was an unvaccinated 10-year-old Paint from Chesterfield County,” the EDCC said. “The horse did not survive. This is the first confirmed case in Chesterfield County this year

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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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