The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has announced that two Standardbreds recently tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis.

In the first case, an 18-year-old mare displayed the onset of clinical signs of EEE on August 13 and was subsequently euthanized.

The other case involved a three-year-old filly, who displayed the onset of clinical signs of EEE on August 11. The filly is currently recovering.

(With files from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets)