Horse euthanized after discovery of viruses

A 3-year-old horse in St. James Parish was euthanized after authorities discovered Monday that it had Eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile virus, state agriculture officials said Tuesday.

The Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory in Baton Rouge confirmed EEE and West Nile virus in the mare, officials with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry said in a statement.

Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain said in the statement that both illnesses are “very preventable diseases.” Read more…

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