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Bourbon County, KY
Alert ID: 326
September 22, 2016
Results of diagnostic testing received from the University of Kentucky’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has today confirmed Kentucky’s 3rd equine West Nile case of the year. The unvaccinated 3 year old Standardbred mare presented with acute lethargy, general weakness and ataxia, mild muscle fasciculation in neck and chest area on September 18th and was hospitalized on September 20th. The horse continues to receive supportive care at the hospital today and is reported to be in a stable condition. For more information go to www.kyagr.com/statevet/equine-infectious-diseases.html#west