Tag Archive for PRO/AH> Eastern equine encephalitis – USA (02): (VA) equine

PRO/AH> Eastern equine encephalitis – USA (02): (VA) equine

Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United StatesThe Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has confirmed the 1st case of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a Virginia horse this year [2015]. The affected horse, a 12 year old miniature mare, was from Chesapeake and had not been vaccinated for EEE. Last year [2014], Virginia had one reported case of equine EEE in a horse from Suffolk.A viral disease, EEE affects the central nervous system and is transmitted to horses by infected Read more [...]