Rise in Mosquito-Borne Diseases in Horses and Emus in Maine Prompts Urgent Precautions

Discover the alarming rise of mosquito-borne diseases in Maine, affecting horses and emus across multiple counties. Learn about the precautions experts recommend, including vaccinations and mosquito management, to protect your animals and yourself from these potentially deadly diseases.

Some written reports relevant to this video are accessible now (find them in the References section below). Here are the takeaways from them:

• Maine health officials have confirmed new cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in emus and horses.

• The cases have been detected in several emu flocks and multiple horses across Piscataquis, Somerset, and Waldo counties.

• A case of West Nile Virus was also confirmed in a horse from York County.

• Owners of susceptible species, such as emus, ostriches, and pheasants, are being urged to take immediate precautions.

• This is the first time that Maine has reported EEE, West Nile, and Jamestown Canyon Virus in mosquito pools in a single season.

References:

[1] Maine health officials confirm recent cases of EEE in emus and horses. Link

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