Kentucky Reports Two More Equine WNV Cases

The two unvaccinated horses–one from Montgomery County and one from Nelson County–are alive, as of Oct. 1.
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The Kentucky State Veterinarian’s office announced Oct. 1 that two additional horses—one from Montgomery County and one from Nelson County—have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), bringing the commonwealth’s total for the year to six.

In a statement Kentucky Equine Programs manager E.S. "Rusty" Ford relayed that Montgomery County horse—a 5-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse gelding—presented Sept. 24 with hind limb ataxia, general weakness, and muscle fasciculation (twitching) on and around shoulder area. As of Oct. 1, the horse’s condition was stable.

Meanwhile, the Nelson County horse—a 10-year-old Appaloosa stallion—first developed mild neurologic signs, described as facial muscle fasciculation, back in May. Ford’s statement said that, as of Oct. 1, the horse continues to display recurring clinical signs.

Neither horse has a WNV vaccination history, the statement 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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