EEE Reported in Florida, South Carolina Horses

Six Florida horses and four South Carolina horses have tested positive for EEE thus far in 2016.
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Animal health officials in Florida and South Carolina have confirmed new equine cases of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services told the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) that, on June 24, two new EEE case were confirmed, one each in Jefferson and Walton County, Florida.

“The Jefferson County case, an 8-year-old Draft horse, became clinical on June 16 and had previous vaccination history in September 2015,” an update from the EDCC said. “The gelding was euthanized for humane reasons.

“The Walton County case had no vaccination history and no reported travel history with in the past month,” the statement continued. “Clinical signs began on June 17 and the horse died of natural causes on June 19

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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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