Fourth Kentucky Horse Tests Positive for WNV

The unvaccinated 8-year-old Percheron/Standardbred cross mare is reportedly recovering.
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The Kentucky State Veterinarian’s office announced Sept. 20 that a Christian County horse has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).

"Results of diagnostic results reported earlier this afternoon by Murray State University’s Breathitt Veterinary Center confirmed a diagnosis of West Nile virus affecting a fourth Kentucky horse this season," read the statement from Kentucky Equine Programs manager E.S. "Rusty" Ford.

Ford’s statement relayed that on Sept. 18 the 8-year-old Percheron/Standardbred cross mare—who has no WNV vaccination history—began showing clinical signs of disease including lethargy and mild hind limb ataxia.

As of Sept. 20, the mare was reportedly showing signs of improvement, Ford’s statement said

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Erica Larson, former news editor for The Horse, holds a degree in journalism with an external specialty in equine science from Michigan State University in East Lansing. A Massachusetts native, she grew up in the saddle and has dabbled in a variety of disciplines including foxhunting, saddle seat, and mounted games. Currently, Erica competes in eventing with her OTTB, Dorado.

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