West Nile

Mosquito spraying, West Nile dwindle in Central Louisiana

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:03:12 -0500

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

Genetics vs. bug-borne illness

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:36:35 -0500

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

Kentucky Department of Agriculture - West Nile Virus 2009 Equine Summary

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:56:38 -0500

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

Mosquitoes continue to pose health risks in area

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:49:48 -0500

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

West Nile virus down but not out

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:47:38 -0500

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

County records horse death from West Nile

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:46:28 -0500

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

Precautions urged against West Nile virus

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:43:18 -0500

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

Cells predict West Nile virus infection

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:57:58 -0500

United Press International - A U.S. study has found levels of certain immune cells can predict whether a person or mouse infected with the West Nile virus will develop symptoms. http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2009/10/13/Cells-predict-West-Nile-virus-infection/UPI-42941255450721/

Kentucky West Nile Virus Update: Sixth Case Confirmed

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:57:46 -0500

@TheHorse - The Kentucky State Veterinarian's office sent out an alert that the sixth equine case of West Nile virus had been confirmed. http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=15071

West Nile Virus Returns to Italy

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:28:43 -0500

@TheHorse - West Nile virus has re-emerged in Italy, resulting in 28 equine clinical cases, including seven deaths as of last week. http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=15014&source=rss

More birds, chickens found with West Nile virus in Contra Costa County

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:26:06 -0500

Contra Costa Times - More animals have tested positive for West Nile virus and the entire city of Brentwood is now at an elevated risk for the virus, the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District announced today. http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_13453337

Third West Nile case in state

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:24:24 -0500

Loudoun Times-Mirror - A third case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in a 20-year quarter horse in New Kent County. http://www.loudountimes.com/news/2009/sep/29/third-west-nile-case-state/