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Florida reports two additional EEE cases in horses, total now 18

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On August 3, two new Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) case were confirmed, one each in Jackson and Jefferson County, Florida. The Jackson County case, a 10 year old Quarter Horse, became clinical on July...

Sweden: Anthrax outbreak reported in Östergötland region

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Swedish agricultural officials are reporting an anthrax outbreak in farms in the Östergötland region of southeastern Sweden, according to a local media account. The serious bacterial disease has killed...

Senecavirus A reported at two Iowa slaughter plants

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During the second week of July, 12 cases of vesicular disease were discovered at two slaughter plants in Iowa. All cases have tested negative for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and the other swine vesicular...

Horse diseases: More EEE in Florida, Potomac Horse Fever in Maryland

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In Florida, officials have reported three additional Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) cases in horses in Osceola (2) and Highlands (1) counties. Clinical signs began on July 12, 15 and 18. All horses...

Camelpox outbreak reported in the West Bank

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The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) received notification Thursday from the Ministry of Agriculture , NAPLOUSE, Palestinian Auton. Territories about a camelpox outbreak in the West Bank. Seven...

Cat disease outbreak, feline panleukopenia, prompts action by Hayward shelter

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An outbreak of feline panleukopenia, or distemper, the second in as many months, has forced a Hayward, CA animal shelter to take actions to prevent further spread. The Hayward Animal Shelter announced...

Mesa County rabbit tests positive for tularemia, 2nd case this year

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Another Mesa County rabbit has tested positive for tularemia from an area southwest of Fruita. This area is a popular recreational space for hikers, bikers and rafters. The bacterial disease is transmitted...

Washington sees 1st equine West Nile virus case in Grandview

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The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is reporting that a two-year-old Andalusian mixed breed mare in Grandview is the first horse in Washington to contract West Nile virus this year. The...

Tick and flea treatment, Bravecto, receives FDA approval

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Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of BRAVECTO® (fluralaner topical solution) for both...

Marion County farm quarantined due to strangles

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On July 21, one premise in Marion County, Florida was placed under quarantine for strangles. The owner recently purchased the horse in Tennessee. The horse became clinical one day after arriving in Florida...