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Florida Miniature Mule Euthanized Due to EEE

A Miniature Mule in Levy County, Florida, was euthanized due to Eastern equine encephalitis.

Author:: Equine Disease Communication Center
Publish date:: Apr 25, 2018
Updated on: Apr 25, 2018

Levy Florida County Map — EEE was diagnosed in a Miniature Mule in Levy County, Florida.
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On April 25th, 2018 the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services received confirmation of one horse in Levy County that tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).

The 2-year-old Mini Mule became clinical on April 17 and was humanely euthanized on April 18 due to a poor prognosis. There was no known vaccination history.

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