Equine WNV Case Numbers Rising
- Topics: Article, West Nile Virus (WNV)
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Horses in several states have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), animal health officials and the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) have reported.
New York—The EDCC reported late last week that two horses from New York—one from St. Lawrence County and one from Suffolk County—tested positive for WNV.
“The first, an 18-year-old mare from Lisbon, New York, had depression, blindness, difficulty eating, and ataxia,” the EDCC relayed. “The mare eventually went down and was euthanized on Aug. 24.
“The second, an unvaccinated 23-year-old gelding from Manorville, New York, had front leg weakness which progressed to both front legs,” the EDCC said. “The gelding went down and exhibited whole body tremors. The horse was euthanized on Sept. 2
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