The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) reported July 28 that three horses in that state have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).

In a statement on its Facebook page, the department said the positive horses included:

  • A 31-year-old Arabian mare from Jackson County;
  • An 8-year-old Arabian gelding from Livingston County; and
  • A 15-year-old Standardbred gelding from Missaukee County.

“All three horses developed severe neurologic signs and were euthanized,” the MDARD statement said.

The Equine Disease Communication Center reported July 29 that the horses’ vaccination statuses were unknown

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