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PRO/AH/EDR> Potomac horse fever, equine – USA (03): (WV)

Other Animal Disease -- United StatesThe West Virginia Department of Agriculture confirmed a case of Potomac horse fever (PHF) on 20 Sep 2016 the EDCC [Equine Disease Communication Center] reported.The horse with PHF -- a 6-year-old Quarter Horse gelding from Hampshire County -- was febrile (he had a fever), lethargic, and passing loose stool, the EDCC said. His vaccination status is unknown, be he is recovering.Potomac horse fever is most commonly contracted by horses that accidentally ingest infected Read more [...]