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

Eastern Equine Encephalitis — United States
The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) reported [14 Apr 2016] that an unvaccinated 18-month-old Quarter Horse residing in Polk County, Florida, has tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). The horse had not been off his home property in the last 6 months, the EDCC statement said. “Clinical signs began [4 Apr 2016] and the horse passed on the same day,” the statement read. “The case was confirmed positive on [14 Apr 2016].”
The EDCC said this is the 1st confirmed case