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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (36): Americas (USA) equine

West Nile Virus -- United StatesA 10-year old Burlington County mare is the 1st reported case of West Nile virus (WNV) a serious, mosquito-borne illnesses in horses, in New Jersey for 2018.The horse had not been vaccinated against WNV in 2018. The Burlington County horse is undergoing treatment.West Nile virus is a viral disease that affects a horse's neurological system. The disease is transmitted by a mosquito bite.We continue to encourage horse owners be vigilant in vaccinating their animals against Read more [...]