Two More Equine West Nile Cases Confirmed in California

All three confirmed WNV cases were unvaccinated, the CDFA reported.
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The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed two additional cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in horses, according to a statement on the organization’s website.

"On July 31, 2012, the CDFA Animal Health Branch confirmed two additional cases of West Nile Virus (WNV): a 3-year-old unvaccinated filly in Glenn County and a 3-year-old unvaccinated colt in San Joaquin County," the statement read.

On July 26, the CDFA confirmed the state’s first WNV case of 2012 in a 2-year-old unvaccinated filly from Stanislaus County.

"One of the positive horses (the Stanislaus County horse) has been euthanized," the CDFA reported

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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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