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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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Elko County, NV
Alert ID: 667
September 17, 2017

Nevada Department of Agriculture

The Nevada Department of Agriculture confirmed West Nile Virus in a 5-year old gelding showing ataxia, hind limb paresis and lip droop. The horse was not vaccinated and is continuing to eat and drink although clinical signs remain severe. The horse is located in north east Elko County between Wells and the Idaho border.