Source: WECT, 8/10/21

 Pender County officials say a horse that recently tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) has died. The unvaccinated two-year-old quarter horse gelding was from the Rocky Point area and tested positive for the virus on Aug. 2, according to a news release. “We strongly recommend horse owners vaccinate their horses per their veterinarian’s guidelines but at a minimum against mosquito-borne illnesses every 6 months in southeastern NC where mosquito activity is so high,” the release stated.

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