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West Nile Virus

Jackson, Livingston, and Missaukee Counties, MI

Alert ID: 576

July 29, 2017

Source: Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development received confirmation on July 28 that three Michigan horses tested positive for West Nile virus. A 31 year old Arabian mare from Jackson County, an eight year old Arabian gelding from Livingston County and a 15 year old Standardbred gelding from Missaukee County developed severe neurologic signs which included incoordination, sweating, right sided facial paralysis, head pressing, paddling and an inability to stand. All three affected horses were euthanized. The vaccination history is unknown.

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