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West Nile Virus

District of Parry Sound, ON

Outbreak Identifier: 7609

Alert ID: 5185

August 31, 2026

Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Agribusiness

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

Horse 1:
Age: 5; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse Cross; Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/21/2026; Clinical Signs: This mare developed neurologic signs (muscle fasciculations, mild ataxia) on August 21. She is recovering with treatment. Serum was positive for WNV IgM.; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

Comments: This is the second confirmed case of equine WNV in Ontario this year . To see past and present WNV cases in Ontario go to: https://www.oahn.ca/resources/ontario-equine-disease-alerts/ and enter the disease surveillance portal.;;

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