August 28, 2009
Scientists net virus-carrying mosquito
SwissInfo.ch - A mosquito capable of spreading the potentially serious West Nile virus has been found in Switzerland, the first time the species has been detected in central Europe. http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/news_digest/Scientists_net_virus_carrying_mosquito.html?siteSect=104&sid=11138179&cKey=1251465670000&ty=nd
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August 26, 2009
Fight the bite of the West Nile virus
Yakima Herald-Republic (Wash.) - In a lifetime of raising horses, 72-year-old Keith Morris had never seen anything like it. Seemingly overnight, his 4-year-old quarter horse became paralyzed in the hind legs. http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/08/24/fight-the-bite-of-the-west-nile-virus
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August 24, 2009
Horses euthanized after getting West Nile
Montana's News Station - Ronan veterinarian Leroy Hoversland had to euthanize three horses in the Ronan are last week. http://www.montanasnewsstation.com/Global/story.asp?S=10969083&nav=menu227_7
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August 18, 2009
West Nile virus researchers focus on neighborhood birds
Chicago Tribune - Birds in Chicago neighborhoods tested to determine why there are 'hot spots' for the virus. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-west-nile-virus-aug10,0,6170987.story
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First Birds Test Positive for West Nile Virus
NBC15.com * Health officials announce that two birds have tested positive for West Nile virus: one in Milwaukee Co. and the other in Portage Co. http://www.nbc15.com/health/headlines/53459902.html
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August 05, 2009
First 2009 Equine West Nile Virus Case Confirmed in Kentucky
@TheHorse - Laboratory results received Tuesday (Aug. 4) confirms the diagnosis of West Nile virus (WNV) having affected a yearling colt in Caldwell County, Kentucky. http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=14670
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August 03, 2009
West Nile virus claims Ellensburg horse
Yakima-Herald.com - West Nile virus has cost the life of a 1-year-old quarter horse gelding in Ellensburg. http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/07/31/west-nile-virus-claims-ellensburg-horse
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Extension Notes 08-02-09
Stillwater-NewsPress.com - OSU veterinarians and equine specialists recommend that horses be vaccinated to protect against mosquito-born diseases such as West Nile Virus and Eastern and Western Equine Encephalitis as part of their routine health care program. http://www.stillwater-newspress.com/agnews/local_story_213202327.html
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Trapping hawks to study West Nile
IdahoStatesman.com - One of their current projects, tracking the progress of West Nile virus through Southwest Idaho's Swainson's hawk population. http://www.idahostatesman.com/life/story/853359.html
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