Oklahoma Horse Contracts WNV
Diane E. Rice
October 8, 2020
The affected horse is from Carter County.
Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
The affected horse is from Carter County.
The horse, whose vaccination history is unknown, was euthanized.
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The affected horses include a 20-year-old Arabian mare in Oakland County and an 11-year-old pony mare in Tuscola County.
All previously quarantined premises have been released.
The case marks the state’s 10th equine case for the year.
The state’s current death rate for horses with WNV is 23%.
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