Disease alerts - Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Ontario, September 3, 2024 - Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Ontario, September 3, 2024 - Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Ontario, September 3, 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

Sep/03/2024

End Date

Sep/03/2024

Website

Equine Disease Communication Center

Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Ontario, September 3, 2024

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA)

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) has been confirmed in the District of Parry Sound, Ontario. A 3 year old Miniature Horse colt became recumbent quickly after displaying neurologic signs. He had an increased heart rate and slow capillary refill time. The horse was euthanized. The horse was not vaccinated against EEE.