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West Nile Virus in Alabama Mule

A Mammoth mule in Marshall County, Alabama, was euthanized due to West Nile virus.

A Mammoth mule was euthanized due to West Nile virus in Marshall County, Alabama. Google maps

The Alabama State Veterinarian reported on that a 3-year-old Mammoth mule in Marshall County was confirmed positive for West Nile virus on July 3. The mule was unvaccinated and showed signs of ataxia and recumbency before it was euthanized on June 28.

Information for this report was provided by the Equine Disease Communication Center.

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