Tag Archive for PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern Equine Encephalitis – USA (23): (WI) Emus
PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern Equine Encephalitis – USA (23): (WI) Emus
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United StatesMosquito season always brings with it the threat of mosquito-borne disease. For the emu farmer, this includes the danger of their flock picking up Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). EEE is known to occur in many species of birds, horses and even man. Signs of EEE in emu include sudden onset of weakness, staggering, bloody diarrhea and rapid death, usually within 24 hours of first onset of symptoms. The virus can be "shed" in feces, blood or vomit. Humans Read more [...]
