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Two More Equine WNV Cases in Kentucky

August 23, 2006
Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director

The Kentucky State Veterinarian’s office announced today (Aug. 23) that two more cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in horses have been confirmed, bringing the total equine case count to four.

“Results of testing received today from the

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The Kentucky State Veterinarian’s office announced today (Aug. 23) that two more cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in horses have been confirmed, bringing the total equine case count to four.

“Results of testing received today from the Breathitt Veterinary Center confirm the diagnosis of West Nile virus having affected two additional horses,” said Rusty Ford, equine programs manager in the State Veterinarian’s office. “The diagnosis is based on compatible clinical symptoms with diagnostic confirmation by the WN IgM Elisa test.”

A 5-year-old Hardin County Quarter Horse mare first showed clinical signs of WNV on Aug. 15. The second horse, a 2-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse colt, began exhibiting signs of WNV on Aug. 16. Neither horse had a history of WNV vaccination; both horses were euthanatized.

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s web site will be updated to reflect these additional cases–visit www.kyagr.com

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Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director, grew up riding and caring for her family’s horses in Central Virginia and received a B.A. in journalism and equestrian studies from Averett University. She joined The Horse in 1999 and has led the editorial team since 2010. A 4-H and Pony Club graduate, she enjoys dressage, eventing, and trail riding with her former graded-stakes-winning Thoroughbred gelding, It Happened Again (“Happy”). Stephanie and Happy are based in Lexington, Kentucky.