As more cases of West Nile virus (WNV)-associated illness have been diagnosed in people and horses, communities have taken steps to prevent spread of the virus. Mosquito control is the most effective means of preventing spread of WNV and many
The number of Illinois counties reporting West Nile virus (WNV) activity grew to 82 with the Aug. 19 confirmation that a horse from Massac County has tested positive for the mosquito-transmitted virus.
In addition to the Massac County horse, nine other horses–in Clay (1), Montgomery (1), Madison (4), Union (2) and Wabash (1) counties-–were reported positive Monday for West Nile
West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in the blood of two horses and a crow from Weld County and one horse from Pueblo County.
John Pape is an epidemiologist who specializes in animal-related diseases for the Colorado Department
A dead blue jay found in Lexington County has tested positive for the West Nile virus (WNV), making it the first confirmed evidence of the disease in South Carolina, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported Aug.
Through a unique collaboration with the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), the University of Kentucky is launching an innovative new forage-animal research initiative. The program will discover new technologies to enhance the health and
Tests confirmed July 31 that West Nile virus (WNV) led to the death of a Pike County horse earlier in July. Tests also confirmed that a horse in Putnam County had contracted the disease, but fully recovered. The Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic
The Equine Health Studies Program (EHSP) in the Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Veterinary Medicine will launch its second annual Internet Stallion Service Auction in October to generate funds for expansion of the school’s Equine
According to an Associated Press story, poppies grown on the Australian island state of Tasmania for the pharmaceutical industry are causing controversy by producing positive opium tests in racehorses. Six horses have been disqualified in the
The Minnesota Board of Animal Health announced July 30 that West Nile virus (WNV) has been confirmed in four Minnesota horses through testing conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa.
Minnesota’s first confirmed WNV cases in horses involve single horses in Hennepin, Clay, Roseau, and Beltrami counties. The Board
According to Ontario’s Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, as of July 30, 2002, West Nile virus (WNV) has been confirmed in 38 birds, and another five birds are presumably positive in Ontario.
The confirmed and presumed positive birds have been found in the following regions:
Chatham-Kent (8 confirmed),
Haldimand-Norfolk (1 presumed),
Haliburton-Kawartha-Pine Ridge (
West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in a dead crow in Aberdeen, South Dakota, a state health official said June 26. Testing at the State Public Health Laboratory in Pierre confirmed the virus. This is the first detection of the virus in Sout
The Dallas Museum of Natural History opens a special educational exhibit about West Nile virus (WNV), Wed., July 31. The exhibit allows visitors to explore what the virus is, how it originated, how we can protect ourselves and how it is
The Oklahoma State Department of Health and Tulsa City-County Health Department confirmed July 18 that a crow found in the Tulsa city limits has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is the first detection of the virus in Oklahoma. No
The American Humane Association has donated $2,000 to provide an emergency food supply for 30 horses and 1,100 head of livestock affected by the flooding in Minnesota. Combined with a matching donation by the Humane Society of the United States,
A horse in Grand Forks County, ND, has been confirmed as positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is the first-ever detection of WNV in North Dakota.
The horse was an approximately 2-year-old Quarterhorse gelding that became ill on June
A barn fire late Monday night killed two horses at The Thoroughbred Center near Lexington, KY. The fire, which was contained to two stalls of a 20-stall barn adjacent to the training track, is suspected to have started near an electric fan
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