Kentucky Reports Third Equine WNV Case of 2015

The unvaccinated 3-year-old Quarter Horse mare from Shelby County is recovering and is in stable condition.
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The Kentucky State Veterinarian’s office has announced Sept. 1 that a Shelby County horse has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), the third confirmed case in the commonwealth this year.

In a statement Kentucky Equine Programs manager E.S. "Rusty" Ford relayed that the 3-year-old Quarter Horse mare with no history of vaccination presented on Aug. 28 with lethargy, ataxic (mild rear limb weakness), facial muscle fasciculations (twitching), bilateral nasal discharge, and head tilting. As of Sept. 1, the attending veterinarian reported that the mare is able to rise and is in stable condition, Ford’s statement said.

West Nile virus was first diagnosed in Kentucky equids during the late summer in 2001.

“Including this year’s three reported cases (through Sept. 1), our cumulative equine case total since 2001 is 716,” Ford said

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Erica Larson, former news editor for The Horse, holds a degree in journalism with an external specialty in equine science from Michigan State University in East Lansing. A Massachusetts native, she grew up in the saddle and has dabbled in a variety of disciplines including foxhunting, saddle seat, and mounted games. Currently, Erica competes in eventing with her OTTB, Dorado.

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