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West Nile Virus

McLean County, KY

Outbreak Identifier: 5396

Alert ID: 2780

October 25, 2022

Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

Source: Kentucky Department of Agriculture

Number Confirmed: 1;
Age: 3; Gender: Mare; Breed: Tennessee Walking Horses; Onset of Clinical Signs: 10/14/2022;
Clinical Signs: Presented lethargic, muscle fasciculations and sensitive to touch on and around head; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown;
Comments: The Kentucky Office State Veterinarian has confirmed a diagnosis of West Nile virus affecting an equine. This is the first confirmed equine case in Kentucky for 2022. For more information about West Nile Virus, go to: WNV factsheet.

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