Kentucky Reports First Equine West Nile Virus Case of 2008

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Kentucky agriculture officials announced today that a 9-year-old Saddlebred gelding has been confirmed positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is the first WNV case in the state so far this year.

The affected horse lives in Christian County, in the southwest portion of the state. According to the statement released by the Kentucky State Veterinarian's Office, the horse started showing

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