Oregon Pony Euthanized Due to WNV
Edited Press Release
October 6, 2021
The affected filly was unvaccinated against West Nile virus, which is spread by mosquitoes.
The affected filly was unvaccinated against West Nile virus, which is spread by mosquitoes.
Neither horse was vaccinated against the mosquito-borne disease.
When doctors diagnosed West Nile virus neurologic disease in a Sicilian man, they immediately started a chain of events leading to massive testing of nearby horses, dogs, birds, and mosquitoes to find the outbreak’s source.
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.
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