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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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Bruce and Simcoe Counties, ON
Alert ID: 607
August 22, 2017

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

On August 21, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) was notified of two positive test results for West Nile Virus (WNV); one from a 10-year-old gelding in Simcoe County and the other from a 25-year-old mare in Bruce County. The Simcoe County gelding was euthanized after developing severe neurological signs and seizures. The mare developed severe neurological deficits in all four limbs as well as facial hyperaesthesia and is recovering under veterinary medical supervision.