Wisconsin agriculture officials say the state’s first case

of Eastern equine encephalitis was confirmed in Dunn County.  The Department of Ag, Trade, and Consumer

Protection says the ten-year-old mare was not vaccinated and had to be

euthanized because of rapidly progressing neurologic symptoms.

Dr. Julie McGwin is the state’s

equine program manager.  She says it is

always heartbreaking seeing equines succumb to these diseases knowing that the

suffering may have been prevented by vaccination and says it’s important that

horse owners contact their veterinarians to discuss effective vaccination

protocols.

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