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West Nile Virus

Madison and Franklin Counties, AR

Alert ID: 1081

October 04, 2018

Source: Office of the Arkansas State Veterinarian

The Office of the Arkansas State Veterinarian has confirmed two cases of equine West Nile virus. A 6-year-old gelding at a private facility in Madison County showed an onset of clinical signs on September 18th, 2018 including neurological signs. Testing done at the Cornell University Animal Health Diagnostic Center confirmed WNV. The horse was not vaccinated. A 6-year-old Quarter Horse mare at a private facility in Franklin County showed an onset of clinical signs on September 26th including neurological signs. Testing done at the Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory confirmed WNV. The vaccination status of the horse is unknown.

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