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West Nile Virus

Cattaraugus and Genesee Counties, NY

Alert ID: 1018

September 05, 2018

Source: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets confirmed two cases of West Nile Virus (WNV). On August 29, 2018 a 10-year old gelding from Randolph, New York in Cattaraugus County had hind end weakness. Over the course of several days, the weakness progressed to the point where the horse could not rise despite medical treatment. The horse had no recent vaccine or travel history and was euthanized on 9/2/2018. Blood samples confirmed active WNV infection. The second horse a 12-year old gelding from Piffard, New York in Genesee County had hind end weakness noted by the owner on 9/2/2018. This horse had not been vaccinated in 2 years. Despite medical treatment, the weakness progressed to the front limbs. The horse was euthanized due to poor prognosis and failure to rise. Blood samples also confirmed active WNV infection.

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