Saskatchewan Horse Recovering From WNV
Edited Press Release
August 12, 2021
Four days post-presentation, the horse was recovering.
Four days post-presentation, the horse was recovering.
Two horses are deceased and one is recovering.
The horse marks the state’s second confirmed equine West Nile virus case in 2021.
The horse experienced signs that included alternately increasing and decreasing rear-limb stiffness with a wide-based stance.
This case in Weld County marks the state’s first confirmed West Nile virus case in 2021.
The horse had shown no clinical signs.
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The horse resides at a private facility in Yakima County.
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The affected horses reside on three premises in separate counties.
The case marks the state’s 10th confirmed case for 2021.
Additional horses exposed at an auction have tested negative and are awaiting a 60-day retest.
All equines on the affected premises have been quarantined and the affected horse was euthanized.
The horse resided at a private facility in Volusia County.
These mark the state’s eighth and ninth Eastern equine encephalomyelitis cases in horses for 2021.
The unvaccinated Fresno County mare is reported as recovering.
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