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West Nile Virus

Fayette County, KY

Alert ID: 1076

October 03, 2018

Source: Office of the Kentucky State Veterinarian

The Office of the Kentucky State Veterinarian has confirmed a case of equine West Nile virus. A 3-year-old Thoroughbred filly in Fayette County presented with acute progressing ataxia on September 28th, 2018. The horse could rise and stand with assistance but was not drinking, was hypersensitive to touch, and had muscle fasciculation on muzzle and tricep areas. As of October 2nd, the horse is reported to be much improved with a favorable prognosis. The horse had no WNV vaccination history reported in 2018 but had been vaccinated in 2016 and 2017. For more information go to www.kyagr.com/statevet/west-nile-info.html

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