Washington Horse Confirmed With WNV
Edited Press Release
September 19, 2021
The horse’s vaccination status is unknown.
The horse’s vaccination status is unknown.
The unvaccinated horse is reportedly recovering.
The affected horses were both 21 years old.
The mare had also been diagnosed with strangles a week before testing positive for EEE and WNV.
The affected mare was last vaccinated for WNV six years ago. The American Association of Equine Practitioners recommends yearly vaccination against the potentially fatal disease.
West Nile virus transmission occurs when infected mosquitoes feed on animals, as well as humans, after having fed on infected birds.
The 2-year-old Quarter Horse filly was unvaccinated against West Nile virus.
The affected gelding is reportedly recovering.
The undervaccinated gelding was euthanized.
Horses in Klamath, Malheur, and Baker counties were affected.
Both horses are reported as recovering.
The mare’s vaccination history is unknown.
Nine horses in three counties are confirmed positive for West Nile virus.
The affected horse was not vaccinated against the mosquito-borne disease.
The affected horses reside in two different counties.
The filly was not vaccinated against the mosquito-borne neurologic disease.
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