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Updates on current disease outbreaks are listed here as they occur and will include the date listed, disease name, location and current status. Specific premises will not be named but the general location by town, county and state will be listed. When locations, events or horses are at risk they will be listed. Updates will be posted as they are received.



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Polk County, IA
Alert ID: 1002
August 28, 2018

Iowa State Veterinarian

The Iowa State Veterinarian confirmed West Nile Virus in a 2-year old Quarter Horse at a private facility in Polk County. On August 23, 2018 the mare was febrile and ataxic on initial examination and subsequently euthanized on August 25, 2018.