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WNV in Oklahoma Horses: Six New Cases Confirmed

November 2, 2018
Posted by Erica Larson

Animal health officials confirmed WNV cases in horses from Bryan, Garvin, Grady, Logan, Osage, and Payne counties.

Topics: Diseases and Conditions, Neurologic Disease, West Nile Virus (WNV)

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The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) announced Oct. 31 that the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry (ODAFF) has reported six confirmed cases of equine West Nile virus (WNV). This brings the total to 11 confirmed cases of WNV in Oklahoma horses so far this year.

The EDCC and ODAFF said:

A 3-year-old Quarter Horse filly from in Bryan County was showing severe neurologic signs and was euthanized. Her vaccination history is unknown;
An unvaccinated yearling Quarter Horse colt located in Garvin County was showing moderate neurologic signs;
A 12-year-old Warmblood gelding in Payne County was showing severe neurologic signs and was euthanized. The horse was current on vaccinations;
A 2-year-old Quarter Horse gelding from in Osage County was showing severe neurologic signs and died within 24 hours. The vaccination history is unknown;

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Garvin County, Oklahoma

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Payne County, Oklahoma

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Erica Larson

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.