Potomac Horse Fever Case Confirmed In Tennessee
Another potentially deadly disease, strangles, was confirmed in four horses at a private facility in Shelby County last month.
Another potentially deadly disease, strangles, was confirmed in four horses at a private facility in Shelby County last month.
The release said equine piroplasmosis is a blood parasite that affects horses. It can be transmitted through infected ticks but is more commonly spread by blood and blood products through shared needles or syringes, or improperly cleaned and disinfected dental, tattoo, surgical or blood product equipment.
EEE kills up to 90 percent of the horses infected. The horse in Madison County did not survive. Although there is no vaccine for humans, the EEE vaccine for horses is particularly effective to protect horses against the virus.