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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus – Americas (09): USA, equine

West Nile Virus -- United StatesKentucky animal health officials have now confirmed 5 equine cases of West Nile virus (WNV) this year [2017]. Kentucky Equine Programs manager ES "Rusty" Ford said Murray State University's Breathitt Veterinary Center confirmed 2 additional cases -- one in a horse from Hart County in another in a Russell County horse -- on 18 Aug 2017.In Hart County, an 8 year old Tennessee walking horse gelding presented [on Aug 2017] with lethargy, muzzle twitching, muscle fasciculation Read more [...]