{"id":20572,"date":"2016-07-29T13:30:05","date_gmt":"2016-07-29T17:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/?p=20572"},"modified":"2016-07-29T13:30:05","modified_gmt":"2016-07-29T17:30:05","slug":"potomac-horse-fever-detected-in-maryland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/press-release\/2016\/07\/29\/potomac-horse-fever-detected-in-maryland\/","title":{"rendered":"Potomac Horse Fever Detected in Maryland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>Horse Owners Encouraged to Watch Horses Carefully<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ANNAPOLIS, MD<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Potomac Horse Fever has been confirmed in two Maryland horses, one of which has died from the disease. The Maryland Department of Agriculture is urging horse owners \u2013 especially those with horses that graze near rivers, streams and creeks \u2013 to watch their horses closely for signs of the disease. Clinical signs include mild to severe fever, diarrhea, loss of appetite, laminitis, and mild colic. Potomac Horse Fever is most commonly contracted by horses that ingest infected aquatic insects such as caddisflies and mayflies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPotomac Horse Fever surfaces here every few years,\u201d said State Veterinarian Michael Radebaugh. \u201cBecause it can be fatal, we urge horse owners to pay special attention to how their horses feel. The vaccine for Potomac Horse Fever is not always effective, so we encourage owners to contact their veterinarian sooner rather than later if they suspect anything, even if the horse has been vaccinated.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The two horses confirmed were in Frederick County, and both horses had been vaccinated. The second horse is being treated by a private veterinarian and is expected to recover.<\/p>\n<p>The vaccine for Potomac Horse fever is not always effective but may lessen the severity of the disease.\u00a0Horse owners are advised to follow the recommendations of their private practitioner concerning vaccination protocols. The department encourages owners to contact their veterinarian as soon as possible if they suspect anything, even if the horse has been vaccinated.<\/p>\n<p>Potomac Horse Fever cannot be transmitted from horse to horse, and people are not at risk; however, veterinarians who diagnose it must report it to the State Veterinarian.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the disease, see: http:\/\/www.aaep.org\/info\/potomac-horse-fever<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"># # #<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Follow MDA on Twitter @MdAgDept; Follow MDA Marketing on Twitter @MdsBest<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Horse Owners Encouraged to Watch Horses Carefully ANNAPOLIS, MD\u00a0\u2013 Potomac Horse Fever has been confirmed in two Maryland horses, one of which has died from the disease. 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