Updated: 10:55 AM CDT May 11, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Tennessee s state veterinarian says two new cases of an illness that could kill horses have been found in Shelby County.
State veterinarian Samantha Beaty said in a news release that two horses in Tennessee s most populous county recently tested positive for equine infectious anemia.
She says their stable is under quarantine while other horses get tested.
Equine infectious anemia does not sicken humans, but the blood-borne illness is dangerous to horses because there is no vaccine or treatment.
Horse owners are being asked to check for symptoms that may include fever, lethargy, loss of appetite or colic.
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May 8, 2021
NASHVILLE, Tenn. The Tennessee state veterinarian warns horse owners of a potentially fatal horse illness.
According to a news release received from the state veterinarian, two horses in Shelby County have already tested positive for the illness, and were quarantined.
Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), is a potentially fatal blood-borne illness.
In a statement from the release, State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Beaty said, “EIA is a devastating illness with serious consequences. Early detection is key to preventing the spread. Maintaining a current Coggins test on your horse is vitally important, along with practicing good biosecurity at home and on the road.”
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Tennessee restricting rabbit imports to keep out virus
April 7, 2021
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Agriculture Department is stepping up measures to keep rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus type 2 out of the state. The virus is highly contagious and fatal to domestic rabbits, wild hares and pikas.
State Veterinarian Samantha Beaty issued an order this week prohibiting the importation of susceptible species from any area that is under quarantine for the disease. Additionally, any of those animals entering Tennessee from a state that has had a confirmed case of the virus within the past eight months must get a certificate of veterinary inspection within 72 hours.
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