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West Nile Virus

Stevens, Spokane, Grant, Kittitas, Franklin, Pend Oreille, and Okanagon Counties, WA

Alert ID: 320

September 19, 2016

The Washington State Department of Agriculture has documented nine confirmed cases of West Nile Virus so far in September. None of the horses were vaccinated. - A 7 year old QH mare in Stevens County was confirmed positive on 9/1; prognosis is good. - A cross breed gelding in Spokane County was confirmed positive on 9/3; prognosis is good. - A 12 month old QH cross filly in Stevens County was confirmed positive on 9/4 and has passed away. - A 2 year old Arabian colt in Grant County was confirmed positive on 9/6; prognosis is good. - A 17 year old gelding in Kittitas County was confirmed positive on 9/7; prognosis is good. - A 13 year old Paint gelding in Franklin County was confirmed positive on 9/12; euthanized. - A 6 year old QH mare in Pend Oreille County was confirmed positive on 9/11; prognosis is fair. - A 23 year old Arab cross mare in Okanogan County was confirmed positive on 9/11 and was euthanized. - A 5 year old Arab cross mare in Spokane County was confirmed positive on 9/13; prognosis is good.

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