California Horse Euthanized Due to West Nile Virus
According to westnile.ca.gov, the confirmation marks the second equine WNV case in Madera County and the ninth in California in 2019. | Photo: Wikimedia Commons
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced that on Sept. 7, a 2-year-old unvaccinated Andalusian stallion began experiencing clinical signs of West Nile virus (WNV), including fever and recumbency (down and unable to rise). The horse, from Madera County, was euthanized.

According to westnile.ca.gov, the confirmation marks the second equine WNV case in Madera County and the ninth in California in 2019, with seven counties affected.

About West Nile Virus

WNV transmission occurs when infected mosquitoes feed on animals, as well as humans, after having fed on infected birds

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