First 2014 Case of WNV in Kentucky Reported
Edited Press Release
September 5, 2014
The affected horse, a 5-year-old located in Calloway County in the southwestern area of Kentucky, was euthanized on Sept. 2.
The affected horse, a 5-year-old located in Calloway County in the southwestern area of Kentucky, was euthanized on Sept. 2.
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Kentucky officials reported 12 cases of WNV and two EEE cases in horses in 2013.
Researchers found that monovalent WNV vaccines produced a titer levels than combination vaccines.
A Dec. 12 update indicates 338 WNV cases and 181 EEE cases have been reported since the start of the year.
Thus far in 2013, 12 Kentucky horses have tested positive for WNV in 10 counties.
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service reported 296 WNV cases and 177 EEE cases as of Nov. 4.
Owners are urged to have horses vaccinated properly to reduce the risk of WNV, EEE, and other diseases.
The affected horse–an unvaccinated 4-year-old Shire gelding from Trigg County–has been euthanized.
The unvaccinated 3-year-old Quarter Horse gelding has a favorable prognosis for recovery.
The 2-year-old Standardbred gelding’s condition is improving and he has resumed eating and drinking.
The unvaccinated 10-year-old mare from north Pasco was euthanized after becoming ill.
Officials announced Oct. 4 that two additional horses have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
Reported diseases include CEM, strangles, influenza, EVA, EHV, piroplasmosis, salmonellosis, and more.
Officials confirmed Oregon’s third case, while a fifth Kentucky horse tested positive for WNV.
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