Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture
Number Confirmed: 1
Horse 1:
Age: 8; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Arabian; Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/8/2025; Clinical Signs: muscle fasciculations (whole body), hypersensitive to touch; Confirmation Date: 9/16/2025; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated;
Comments: The second (2nd) case of West Nile Virus in California in 2025 was confirmed in Contra Costa County. On September 16, 2025, a vaccinated 8-year-old Arabian gelding in Contra Costa County displaying neurologic signs was confirmed positive for West Nile Virus. The gelding 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
