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First Case of Equine West Nile Virus Confirmed in Oklahoma
Tue, 23 Jun 2015 17:11:15 CDT
Oklahoma has it's first confirmed case of equine West Nile Virus (WNV). The Garvin County horse had an unknown vaccination history. The Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (OADDL) found the horse's serum tested positive for the virus. Clinical signs of West Nile Virus include ataxia, muscle fasciculations and hyperexcitability. Vaccination is the best way to protect horses from West Nile Virus.
Over the past four years, the state diagnostic laboratory has found the majority of Oklahoma equine West Nile Virus cases occur in the fall. Last year, Oklahoma had 13 cases of West Nile, while 2013 had the highest number with 41.
The state's diagnostic laboratory continues to partner with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry to offer subsidized testing for horses. Horses are tested for West Nile, Equine Herpesvirus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. Click here for additional information on this program.
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