Source: State Veterinarian’s Office
Number Confirmed: 1
Facility Type: Training Facility
Age: 3
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Quarter Horse (QH)
Onset of Clinical Signs: 7/20/2022
Clinical Signs: Weakness Ataxia History Progressive neurologic symptoms over past 2-3 weeks; first observed occasional stumbling which progressed to intermittent ataxic/buckling legs when standing and walking.
Confirmation Date: 8/4/2022
Horse Status: Recovering
Vaccination Status: Status Unknown
Notes: A horse in Weld County has tested positive for West Nile Virus. For more information about West Nile Virus go to: West Nile Virus factsheet.
See past published Outbreak Alerts: www.coloradohorsesource.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