Kentucky West Nile Virus Update 9/4/25
- Sep 5, 2025
- 1 min read
2 Equines Confirmed on September 4, 2025, As Affected With West Nile Virus:
In GRAYSON County KDA:06 is-a 5yr STDBRED Female - DEAD
Onset Date: 08/27/25
Owner noticed the mare was 'not right' on 8/27 - Presented 8/28 Head Down, Lethargic, front limb ataxia - 9/4 reported as having died
Vaccination: No WNV Vaccination History,
In BOURBON County KDA :07 is-a 10yr POLO PONY Female - ALIVE
Onset Date: 08/29/25 - Presented 8/29 lame, progressively worsened, developing front limb ataxia,shoulder/face fasciculation - 9/4/25 reported as continuing to improve
Vaccination: No Current WNV Vaccination History - Last Vaccination was 2024
The Department of Agriculture's Equine West Nile page is being updated to include this 6th and 7th confirmed equine WNv for 2025 and the summary information will posted on the Equine Disease Communication Center webpage.
E.S. Rusty Ford
Equine Operations Consultant
Office State Veterinarian
KY Department Agriculture
502/782-5924
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