Second Horse Positive for West Nile Virus in Uintah County
Edited Press Release
August 23, 2022
The state veterinarian reported another WNV positive horse in Utah.
The state veterinarian reported another WNV positive horse in Utah.
Both horses are associated with bush track Quarter Horse racing in South Carolina.
Two horses tested positive for strangles in Michigan, and a foal is suspected positive in Wisconsin.
The affected mare resides in Sacramento County and is recovering.
The Uintah County horse has been euthanized.
The 6-year-old Gypsy gelding was confirmed positive on Aug. 16.
The boarding facility where the horses reside is under quarantine, and 30 horses were exposed.
The Quarter Horse gelding resides in Weld County.
The Lake County farm is under official quarantine.
The Quarter Horse mare resided in Jay County.
The gelding resides in Benton County, Oregon.
The horses reside in Nassau County, Florida, and Cattaraugus County, New York.
The Wellington County gelding has since been euthanized.
The gelding resides in Merced County, and 28 horses were potentially exposed.
The 3-year-old gelding resides in Weld County and is recovering.
The guidelines can help veterinarians make a diagnosis, recognize clinical signs and risk factors, and provide treatment.
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