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November 17, 2009

Mosquito spraying, West Nile dwindle in Central Louisiana

Alexandria Town Talk - West Nile virus, a major worry in Louisiana just a few years ago, has dwindled to almost nothing. http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20091117/NEWS01/911170317

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November 12, 2009

Genetics vs. bug-borne illness

Arizona Daily Star - Genetically engineered mosquitoes created by UA entomologists could provide a valuable weapon against malaria, dengue, West Nile and West Nile and other mosquito-transmitted diseases. http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/317273

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November 02, 2009

Kentucky Department of Agriculture - West Nile Virus 2009 Equine Summary

Office of State Veterinarian - West Nile Virus - 2009 Equine Summary - Updated 10/15/2009 http://www.kyagr.com/statevet/equine/westnile09.htm

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Mosquitoes continue to pose health risks in area

High Springs Heralds - In Alachua County, Florida, one horse was confirmed with the West Nile Virus this month, and two horses were reported with Eastern equine encephalitis between January and September. http://www.highspringsherald.com/articles/2009/10/22/news/news06.txt

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West Nile virus down but not out

Omaha World-Herald - The West Nile virus hit Nebraska hard in 2002-03. In 2002, the state had 1,100 confirmed cases of West Nile in equines — horses, donkeys and mules. http://www.omaha.com/article/20091025/NEWS01/710259899

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County records horse death from West Nile

Wilson County News - After a three-year hiatus, equine encephalitis or West Nile virus has made its return to Wilson County, Texas, according to an area veterinarian. http://www.wilsoncountynews.com/article.php?id=24982&n=agriculture-today-county-records-horse-death-from-west-nile

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Precautions urged against West Nile virus

Hope Standard (Canada) - Following the discovery of a horse infected with the West Nile virus in Aldergrove and another infected horse in the South Okanagan, provincial health officials are urging people to take preventative measures to protect themselves and their horses. http://www.bclocalnews.com/fraser_valley/hopestandard/news/62934622.html

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