MDARD confirms first case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis for 2025 in a Benzie County horse

LANSING

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reporting Michigan’s first case of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a domestic animal in 2025.

The disease was detected in a horse from Benzie County that was unvaccinated against EEE. This case is the first detection of EEE in Benzie County, and it highlights the importance for all Michiganders to take precautions t…