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Updates on current disease outbreaks are listed here as they occur and will include the date listed, disease name, location and current status. Specific premises will not be named but the general location by town, county and state will be listed. When locations, events or horses are at risk they will be listed. Updates will be posted as they are received.

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West Nile Virus

Warren County, NY

Outbreak Identifier: 6649

Alert ID: 4123

November 21, 2024

Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

Source: State Animal Health Official

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

Horse 1:
Age: 12; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 11/6/2024; Clinical Signs: Owner noted that the horse was not sure footed when getting shod. A week later, horse was dragging rear toes, stumbling, crossing hind limbs when turning, weak in hindend, more quiet than normal, having a decreased appetite; Horse Status: Affected And Alive;

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