Additional WNV Cases Found in California, Minnesota Horses
Erica Larson
October 10, 2016
California and Minnesota have confirmed 20 and 19 equine WNV cases, respectively, so far this year.
California and Minnesota have confirmed 20 and 19 equine WNV cases, respectively, so far this year.
Reported diseases include African horse sickness, herpesvirus, influenza, strangles, and equine infectious anemia.
Cases were recently reported in Oklahoma, Minnesota, and Washington.
Cases have been confirmed in Larimer, Weld, LaPlata, Adams, Mesa, and Pueblo counties.
There are now 11 EEE cases and seven WNV cases in Wisconsin horses thus far in 2016.
Two of the three newly confirmed horses were unvaccinated. The third has an unknown vaccination history.
The unvaccinated 3-year-old Standardbred mare from Bourbon County is recovering at an area hospital.
Arizona reported a WNV case, Michigan confirmed two EEE cases, and West Virginia found WNV and PHF cases.
Animal health officials in Florida, Washington, and Wisconsin confirmed new cases of mosquito-borne disease.
The unvaccinated Belgian filly from Clark County is reportedly recovering.
The unvaccinated 7?year?old Standardbred from Tuscarawas County was euthanized.
Two of the three WNV-positive horses were euthanized. The third is recovering and has a good prognosis for survival.
The horse from the Toronto area is recovering under veterinary supervision.
The Minnesota horse is recovering, but the Wisconsin horse was euthanized after failing to respond to treatment.
New York, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin have all reported new cases within the past week.
Both horses–one from Becker County and one from Goodhue County–are reportedly recovering.
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