West Nile Virus Confirmed in Texas Horses

The 2011 mosquito-borne disease season is in full swing as two Texas horses have tested positive for WNV.
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The 2011 mosquito-borne disease season is in full swing as two Texas horses have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in two different counties.

Jim Schuermann, staff epidemiologist for vectorborne and zoonotic diseases of the Zoonosis Control Branch of the Texas Department of State Health Services, said Aug. 18 that WNV was confirmed in a Grayson County and a Harris County horse.

"The infections were confirmed by the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab at Texas A&M University," he said. "The Grayson County horse survived, but the Harris County horse was euthanized."

Grayson County is located in Northeast Texas, and Harris County is in the Southeastern part of the state. No further information on the surviving animal’s condition was available

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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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