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West Nile Virus

Washington, Chenango, Livingston Counties, NY

Alert ID: 1096

October 19, 2018

Source: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets

The New York State Department of Agriculture has reported three confirmed cases of equine West Nile virus. A 14-year-old gelding from Ft. Edward, NY (Washington Co) with no history of WNV vaccination became ill on October 10th, 2018. As of 10/18, horse is alive and continues to be monitored under veterinary care. An 11-year-old mare from Bainbridge, NY (Chenango Co) who was up to date on many vaccines, except WNV vaccine became ill on 10/7/18. As of 10/17/18, horse is alive but still showing some ataxia/stiffness. A 37-year-old gelding from Avon, NY (Livingston Co) with no recent vaccine history became ill on 9/29/18. His health rapidly declined and was euthanized on 10/3/18. Serology confirmed active West Nile Virus infection in all three of those cases.

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