Numerous West Nile Virus Equine cases reported in Delaware

DELAWARE – The Delaware Office of the State Veterinarian has announced that the state has had five confirmed cases and one suspected case of West Nile Virus reported in horses.

We’re told these are the first Delaware cases of WNV in horses this year, with the cases occurring between September 9th and October 16th.

The recent cases reported involve horses that were not vaccinated, including:

• 1-year-old Standardbred mare in Kent County: Confirmed case, recovered
• 3-year-old Standardbred mare in Kent County: Suspected case, recovered
• 6-year-old Standardbred mare in Kent County: Confirmed case, euthanized
• > 20-year-old Percheron mare in New Castle County: Confirmed case, recovered
• 1-year-old Standardbred colt in Kent County: Confirmed case, recovered
• 14-year-old Standardbred mare in Kent County: Confirmed case, unknown outcome

For more information on West Nile Virus Equine cases, click here.