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Potentially Deadly Virus Found in Horse in Big Rapids

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A mare in Big Rapids has a virus that can be deadly for horses.

Now the state is trying to see if other horses were exposed.

State Veterinarian Dr. Steven Halstead confirmed Monday that the mare has equine infectious anemia.

It is spread by deer and horse flies and causes severe illness and sometimes death.

This is the first known case of the virus in Michigan since 2008.