West Nile Virus
Multiple States Report West Nile Virus in Horses
Eight West Nile Virus (WNV) equine cases in Colorado have been confirmed thus far in late August, with WNV also confirmed in California, Idaho, Kentucky and Minnesota.
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Kentucky Thoroughbred Mare
A vaccinated Thoroughbred mare in Woodford County, Kentucky, was confirmed with West Nile virus and is recovering.
First 2021 WNV Equine Case in Colorado
The first confirmed case of West Nile virus (WNV) this year for Colorado was reported in Weld County.
Equine Strangles and WNV in Washington State
The Washington State Veterinary Office reported confirmed cases of equine strangles in Clark County and West Nile virus (WNV) in Yakama County.
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Fesno County, California
The California Department of Food and Agriculture confirmed a case of West Nile virus (WNV) in Fresno County.
First 2021 Equine West Nile Virus Case in South Carolina
A 2-year-old Thoroughbred colt was confirmed positive for West Nile virus in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.
Managing Insect-Borne Infections in People
Working out in the field as an equine practitioner has unique threats, many of which are not immediately discernible. One example is the potential for an insect bite to cause significant disease.
First 2017 Equine West Nile Virus Case for Virginia
he Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services identified a 10-year-old Saddlebred gelding from Wythe County as the state’s first positive case of West Nile virus in 2017.
