Washington Confirms WNV in Benton County Horse
Edited Press Release
September 29, 2021
The affected horse was not vaccinated for WNV.
The affected horse was not vaccinated for WNV.
The animal resided in Lancaster County.
The pony was not vaccinated against the virus, which is spread by mosquitoes.
The mare was unvaccinated for West Nile virus.
The horses are located in El Paso and Logan counties.
The horse was unvaccinated for the potentially fatal mosquito-borne disease.
The Snyder County horse was confirmed positive by the state veterinarian’s office.
The horse marks the state’s second confirmed equine case in 2021.
The affected horse presented with depression and lethargy.
The case is the state’s third equine confirmed in 2021.
The horses are the state’s ninth and 10th confirmed equine cases this year.
The mare was unvaccinated for WNV and was euthanized.
The horse resided at a private facility in Lewis County.
The horse was unvaccinated for WNV and was euthanized.
The case marks California’s eighth confirmed equine with West Nile virus this year.
The affected horses, a 2-year-old Quarter Horse filly and a 3-year-old Quarter Horse mare, have unknown vaccination status.
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