WNV in Delaware Horses: First Cases of 2018 Confirmed
Erica Larson
August 31, 2018
The Delaware state veterinarian has confirmed two cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in horses in Kent County.
The Delaware state veterinarian has confirmed two cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in horses in Kent County.
A 10-year-old Quarter Horse stallion, with an unknown vaccination history, from Jerome County developed neurologic signs of disease and was subsequently euthanized.
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The affected horse has been isolated from the remaining horses on the Weld County facility. The exposed horses will be observed and retested in 60 days.
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The American Quarter Horse from Chesapeake, with an incomplete vaccination history, was euthanized due to disease severity.
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