Eastern Equine Encephalitis Confirmed in Louisiana

10/08/04

Louisiana officials have confirmed at least 10 horses have died from Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), and another 10 are believed to have had the mosquito-borne disease.

Equine owners in East Texas, or persons who plan to haul their animals to the area, should make sure their horses have been vaccinated against the disease.

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