Four Wisconsin Horses Diagnosed With EEE Virus From Mosquitoes

Weekly eNewsletter | August 30, 2021 | Volume 177

Four Wisconsin Horses Diagnosed With EEE Virus From Mosquitoes

According to the Wisconsin Department of Health, four cases of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) were found in horses in Wisconsin.

Authorities say that at the end of the summer, the risk of some diseases spread by mosquitoes increases. Health officials are encouraging Wisconsin residents to use the precautionary measure “Fight the Bite.”

The EEE virus was reported in four horses in the state this year. One for each county of Monroe, Burnett, Calmette and Marquette. EEE spreads after being bitten by a mosquito that carries the virus. Mosquitoes can become infected with mosquitoes after biting an infected bird.

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Funding Boosted for Early Detection of Zoonotic Diseases

In an effort to build an early warning system to alert public health partners to potential threats so they can take steps sooner to prevent or limit the next global pandemic, the USDA is dedicating $300 million in American Rescue Plan funds to conduct surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 and other emerging and zoonotic diseases in susceptible animals.

Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Meetings Scheduled

Select one location that best fits your schedule. Due to limited room capacity, they are encouraging one attendee per farm. Must register at least 7 days before the meeting date. NO Walk-Ins ALLOWED. Locations may cancel due to low enrollment and those registered will be notified.

USDA to Host Webinar Series on African Swine Fever in September

USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will be hosting African Swine Fever Action Week on September 13 to 17. APHIS invites the pork industry to register for daily webinars to learn more about African swine fever (ASF) and its global spread, actions APHIS is taking to safeguard the U.S. and biosecurity measures producers can implement now to protect the U.S. herd.