Kentucky Confirms Its First Equine Case of WNV for 2020
WNV transmission occurs when infected mosquitoes feed on animals, as well as humans, after having fed on infected birds. | Photo: iStock
On Sept. 15, officials at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) confirmed the state’s first case of West Nile virus (WNV) in an equine for 2020.

The affected horse, an unvaccinated 15-year-old Quarter Horse gelding from Washington County, presented with clinical signs on Sept. 8. Signs consisted of hypersensitivity to touch and knuckling over.

The horse is reportedly recovering.

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

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