WNV CONFIRMED IN KENTUCKY HORSE

A horse in Taylor County, just east of Louisville, Ky., has been diagnosed and treated for West Nile virus (WNV), according to officials at the Kentucky State Veterinarian’s Office. The horse was presented to a veterinarian with mild ataxia (incoordination) and hypersensitivity to touch. The practitioner immediately suspected WNV and referred the horse to an area equine hospital, where it is expected to make a full recovery. Continue reading…

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