Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Oneida, New York

August 15, 2024

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Confirmed Cases
0
Suspected Cases
0
Exposed
1
Euthanized

Alert Details

Facility Type
Farm
Quarantine Status
Active
Data Source
NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, Division of Animal Industry

Location

Affected Horse Details

Horse 1

Age
1
Gender
Colt
Breed
Quarter Horse (QH)
Vaccination
Undervaccinated
Status
Euthanized
Clinical Signs: owner noticed colt was lethargic and stiff. next day, colt was found seizing in pasture, quivering, and making galloping like motions. Vet exam found similar findings and treated horse. Later that day, horse was back in stall but seizures had resumed, horse was circling rapidly in stall, appeared blind as it was bumping into wall, causing self trauma.