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West Nile Virus

Garvin and McClain Counties, OK

Alert ID: 731

October 25, 2017

Source: Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture has confirmed two cases of equine West Nile Virus. A 2 year old QH colt located in Garvin County showed mild neurologic signs and recovered completely. The horse was not vaccinated. A 3 year old Friesian stallion located in McClain County was showing severe neurologic signs and was euthanized. Vaccination history is unknown. This brings the number of reported equine WNV cases to 5 in Oklahoma in 2017. For more information visit: http://www.ag.ok.gov

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