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West Nile Virus

Livingston County, NY

Outbreak Identifier: 6419

Alert ID: 3897

August 29, 2024

Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

Source: State Animal Health Official

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Exposed: Unknown;
Facility Type: Farm;

Horse 1:
Age: 4; Gender: Gelding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/23/2024; Clinical Signs: Owner noticed horse stumbling and not walking straight. Vet was called to examine and noted ataxia as well as muscle fasciculations on the right side of muzzle. Horse was able to stand square for exam.; Horse Status: Recovered; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

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