California’s 2012 Equine WNV Case Total Reaches 20

A 16-year-old horse from Yuba County and a 2-year-old horse from Shasta County were euthanized due to WNV.
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The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) confirmed two additional cases of equine West Nile virus (WNV) yesterday, according to a statement on the organization’s website.

"On Sept. 25, CDFA Animal Health Branch confirmed two additional cases of WNV in a 16-year-old unvaccinated horse from Yuba County and a 2-year-old unvaccinated horse in Shasta County," the statement read. "Both horses were euthanized.

"For 2012, a total of twenty (California) horses have been confirmed positive for WNV," the statement continued. "The positive horses are located in the following twelve counties Butte, Calaveras, Fresno (3), Glenn, Kern(2), Merced, Sacramento(2), San Joaquin (2), Shasta (4), Stanislaus, Yolo, and Yuba counties. Seven of the positive horses have been euthanized.

"The CDFA continually monitors and investigates equine neurologic cases for the presence of WNV in California," the statement concluded. "The CDFA urges horse owners to consult their veterinarian concerning a WNV vaccination program to ensure maximum protection of their horses

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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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