Washington Horse Contracts West Nile Virus
Edited Press Release
September 7, 2021
The affected horse was not vaccinated against the mosquito-borne disease.
The affected horse was not vaccinated against the mosquito-borne disease.
Thirty-one horses were exposed and their Washington County facility is now under quarantine.
The unvaccinated mare was subsequently euthanized.
The affected horses reside in two different counties.
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The affected gelding’s vaccination status is unknown.
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The affected county first discovered WNV-infected mosquitoes about Aug. 1.
The state veterinarian has recently confirmed nine horses with West Nile virus.
Twenty-six additional horses were exposed.
This is the state’s fourth confirmed equine case of WNV this year.
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