Disease alerts - Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Ontario, August 26, 2024 - Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Ontario, August 26, 2024 - Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Ontario, August 26, 2024

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Regulatory Category- Federal:

Immediately Notifiable

Regulatory Category- Province or Territory:

Immediately Notifiable

Animal Type:

Equine

Susceptible Animal Types:

Equine

Animal Class:

Terrestrial

Disease Agent:

Eastern equine encephalomyelitis

Disease Agent Type:

Virus

Organization:

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)

Region:

Ontario

Event Size:

1 individual

Problem(s):

Nervous systems signs

Topics:

Endemic;
Vector/Vector-borne

Start Date

Aug/26/2024

End Date

Aug/26/2024

Website

Equine Disease Communication Center

Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Ontario, August 26, 2024

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA)

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) has been confirmed in Lanark County, Ontario. On August 14, 2024, a 2 year old Quarter Horse filly was found down by the owners. When they got her up she leant against a wall. She was also febrile (103F). The horse was euthanized. Serum IgM was positive for EEE. The horse was undervaccinated.