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Farmers Independent
Bagley, Clearwater County, Minnesota
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Agriculture department pathologists report extensive horse losses from sleeping sickness (encephalomyelitis) in middle western states, with about 4,000 deaths in Minnesota and over 26,000 estimated in the region, exceeding 1935 figures. Disease transmitted by mosquitoes or biting insects.
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Extensive losses of horses in middle western states from sleeping sickness, or encephalomyelitis, are reported by agriculture department pathologists.
They said reports from Minnesota, where the disease was estimated to have killed about 4,000 horses so far, and from Iowa, provided an index to the situation in neighboring states.
The pathologists had warned earlier in the season the outbreak of encephalomyelitis, also known as "blind staggers" and "brain fever" might be severe. They said losses have exceeded expectations, however, and may be greater than in 1935, when 26,000 horse deaths were reported.
Laboratory experiments have indicated sleeping sickness is transmitted by mosquitos or biting insects.
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about 4,000 horses killed in minnesota so far; over 26,000 horse deaths estimated in middlewest, exceeding 1935 figures
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Extensive losses of horses in middle western states from sleeping sickness, or encephalomyelitis, reported by agriculture department pathologists. Reports from Minnesota and Iowa indicate situation in neighboring states. Pathologists warned earlier in season of severe outbreak, also known as "blind staggers" and "brain fever". Losses exceeded expectations. Laboratory experiments indicate transmission by mosquitos or biting insects.