Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture
Number Confirmed: 1
Number Exposed: Unknown
Horse 1:
Age: 6
Gender: Stallion
Breed: Andalusian Cross
Onset of Clinical Signs: 7/17/2024
Clinical Signs: ataxia, muscle fasciculations in muzzle, grinding teeth, decreased appetite
Confirmation Date: 7/25/2024
Horse Status: Affected And Alive
Vaccination Status: Status Unknown
Comments: The first (1st) case of West Nile Virus in California in 2024 was confirmed in Placer County. On July 25, 2024, a 6-year-old Andalusian cross stallion in Placer County with an unknown vaccine history displaying neurologic signs was confirmed positive for West Nile Virus. The stallion is alive and recovering.
See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts
Updates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website as they occur and will include the date listed, disease name, location and current status. Specific premises will not be named but the general location by town, county and state will be listed. When locations, events or horses are at risk they will be listed. Updates will be posted as they are received. All information is sourced from: http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks
