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West Nile Virus

Logan and Union Counties, KY

Alert ID: 352

November 04, 2016

Two additional cases of WNV in Kentucky were confirmed at Murray State University’s Breathitt Veterinary Center. A 10-year old Belgian mare in Logan County began showing clinical signs on October 31st. This horse presented with lethargy, mild ataxia predominantly in rear limbs, inappetence. The attending veterinarian reported horse was showing some improvement on November 3rd. This horse has no WNV vaccination history. The second horse, a 2-year old American Saddlebred colt in Union County with no WNV vaccination history, began showing clinical signs on October 31st. The colt presented with muscle fasciculation and mild ataxia. The attending veterinarian reported that colt was in stable condition, not worsening on November 3rd. These two cases are the 5th and 6th equine cases reported year-to-date in Kentucky, none of which are reported or thought to have been vaccinated.

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