It's nearly June, and Florida's number of reported Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) cases is holding steady at six. Four cases have been confirmed as fatal, with two so far surviving.
The typical fatality rate for horses infected with the virus is over 90%.
Michael A. Short, DVM, equine program manager for the Florida Department of Agriculture, says that the severe drought
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