Two Massachusetts Horses Test Positive for Potomac Horse Fever

The Massachusetts State Veterinary Office confirmed cases of Potomac horse fever in Worcester and Norfolk Counties.

The Massachusetts State Veterinary Office confirmed cases of Potomac horse fever in Worcester and Norfolk Counties. iStock/Hagen CD

The Massachusetts State Veterinary Office confirmed cases of Potomac horse fever in Worcester and Norfolk Counties.

A horse in Worcester County had onset of clinical signs for Potomac horse fever on July 29 and tested positive. The horse is deceased.

A horse in Norfolk Counted tested positive for Potomac horse fever. There were no other details provided.

Information for this report was provided by the Equine Disease Communication Center.

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