WNV in Arizona Horses: Two Cases Confirmed
Erica Larson
August 28, 2018
Two horses in Maricopa County are recovering after testing positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
Two horses in Maricopa County are recovering after testing positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
A horse from Hampshire County was euthanized last week after contracting West Nile virus.
Animal health officials have confirmed WNV in Montana horses in Blaine, Cascade, Lewis and Clark, Powder River, Wheatland, and Yellowstone counties.
Two unvaccinated horses in Northeast Ohio have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). These are the first cases of WNV in Ohio horses identified this year.
These bring the total number of confirmed equine WNV cases in California to five so far this year.
A Larimer County horse has been diagnosed with West Nile virus; this is the first case of WNV in Colorado horses confirmed in 2018.
Routine horse vaccinations are one of the easiest and most efficient ways to protect equids’ health against potentially fatal infectious diseases.
The unvaccinated 9-year-old pony mare from Fauquier County has recovered.
The 5-year-old Quarter Horse from Grant County has a favorable prognosis at this time and is receiving supportive care.
The unvaccinated 15-year-old gelding, from Addison, in Steuben County, began showing clinical signs on Aug. 4, was hospitalized Aug. 5, and is reportedly recovering from infection.
Horses residing in Musselshell and Lake Counties tested positive for WNV.
A 3-year-old unvaccinated Miniature Horse stallion from Pine City presented with acute neurologic signs. He is currently receiving supportive care.
The 2-year-old Quarter Horse filly is recovering with supportive care.
Both EEE and West Nile virus are concerning horse owners not only from the potentially life-threatening consequences of either infection, but also from the economic losses involved. Here’s what to know about protecting your horse.
Annual vaccination can help protect horses against mosquito-borne diseases, including EEE, WEE, and WNV.
Virginia’s 2018 mosquito season is proving to be one of the worst in years, animal health officials said as they encouraged owners to ensure their horses EEE and WNV vaccines are up to date.
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