WNV Confirmed in Oregon Horse
Edited Press Release
September 17, 2021
The 2-year-old Quarter Horse filly was unvaccinated against West Nile virus.
Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
The 2-year-old Quarter Horse filly was unvaccinated against West Nile virus.
Another horse is suspected with the potentially deadly contact-spread disease.
The cases mark the state’s second and third equines with EEE in 2021. Both horses were unvaccinated.
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The affected gelding is reportedly recovering.
The unvaccinated filly was euthanized.
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The undervaccinated gelding was euthanized.
Horses in Klamath, Malheur, and Baker counties were affected.
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Both horses are reported as recovering.
The mare’s vaccination history is unknown.
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