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West Nile Virus

Chautauqa, Genesee, Orleans Counties, NY

Alert ID: 1070

September 28, 2018

Source: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets confirms New York's 10^th, 11^th, 12^th West Nile Virus (WNV) cases.

On September 18, 2018 a 17-year old mare from Mayville, NY (Chautauqua Co) was unsteady on her feet which progressed over a few days’ time. The mare was unvaccinated and was euthanized on September 20^th. On September 19^th a 25-year old, unvaccinated gelding from Leroy NY (Genesee County) had a high fever. The next day, ataxia, tremors and inappetance developed. Veterinary treatment was initiated and this horse is alive as of September 28^th. On September 21^st an unvaccinated 16-year old gelding from Albion, NY (Orleans Co) had behavior changes, incoordination and inappetance. The veterinarian initiated treatment and as of September 28^ththis gelding is recovering quite well. In all three cases, blood tests confirmed active WNV infection.

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