By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services have reported the eighth and ninth Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) cases in horses this year in the state.

Beautiful horses
Horses
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The 8th confirmed case of EEE was reported in a horse from a private facility in Jefferson County.

The animal has died.

The 9th confirmed case was reported in a horse from a private facility in Madison County. The horse was euthanized.