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Mitchell and Mahaska Counties, IA
Alert ID: 978
August 15, 2018

Iowa State Veterinarian

The Iowa State Veterinarian has confirmed West Nile Virus in two horses. On August 1, 2018 an unvaccinated 1-year old Percheron colt in Mitchell County was febrile, recumbent and dog sitting. This horse’s current status is unknown. On August 6, 2018 an unvaccinated 3-year old grade mare in Mahaska County was observed stumbling and became recumbent two days later. This horse’s current status is unknown.