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West Nile Virus
Ottawa County, MI
Alert ID: 626
August 31, 2017

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development confirmed an additional Michigan horse testing positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The horse is an unvaccinated, three-year-old Paso Fino gelding from Ottawa County. The horse developed a sudden onset of ataxia and had difficulty standing. The horse is currently alive and recovering under treatment. This brings the total number of Michigan horses reported as having WNV in 2017 to eight, one each from the following counties: Clinton, Livingston, Jackson, Mecosta, Midland, Missaukee, Ottawa and Wexford. No quarantines were issued.  For more info go to:

http://www.michigan.gov/mdard/
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