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West Nile Virus

Kern, Placer, and Sacramento Counties, CA

Alert ID: 987

August 20, 2018

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture

The California Department of Food and Agriculture, reports four additional equines displaying neurologic signs were confirmed positive for West Nile Virus. For 2018, a total of five (5) horses have been confirmed positive for West Nile Virus. The positive horses are located in Kern, Placer, Sacramento (2) and Shasta counties. Three (3) horses were unvaccinated and two (2) horses were vaccinated. Three (3) horses died or were euthanized and two (2) horses are alive. CDFA continually monitors and investigates equine neurologic cases for the presence of WNV in California. CDFA urges horse owners to consult their veterinarian concerning a WNV vaccination program to ensure maximum protection of their horses. For more information visit https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/animal_health/WNV_Info.html .

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