Kentucky Confirms Second Equine WNV Case for 2017
Erica Larson
July 27, 2017
The unvaccinated 18-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse mare from Franklin County is recovering.
The unvaccinated 18-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse mare from Franklin County is recovering.
The unvaccinated yearling Standardbred-cross gelding from Clark County was euthanized.
The California horse died while the Wyoming horse is recovering.
The affected 14-month-old Quarter Horse filly from Kern County displayed severe neurologic signs and was euthanized.
Confirmed diseases include influenza, EHV, strangles, nocardioform placentitis, piroplasmosis, EIA, and more.
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The affected horse, an unvaccinated 10-year-old Saddlebred gelding from Wythe County, was euthanized.
Of the 274 respondents, 201 (73%) said they are most concerned about West Nile virus.
The affected horse, a vaccinated yearling Thoroughbred filly, is recovering.
Vaccination and biosecurity can help keep your horse healthy when you take him off the farm.
With heavy rain and snowfall earlier in the year, mosquito habitats and breeding sites with standing water are abundant.
In 2016 Washington had 27 confirmed equine WNV cases, seven of which died or were euthanized.
In 2016 Wisconsin confirmed 19 EEE cases and seven WNV cases in horses.
Dr. David Horohov, UK Gluck Equine Research Center director, gives a overview of vaccines and explains their importance.
Veterinary officials encouraged owners to vaccinate against rabies, Eastern equine encephalitis, and West Nile virus.
The state veterinarian’s office says horse owners should check with their vets now regarding vaccination schedules.
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