Multiple horses in multiple counties of Colorado have tested positive for the West Nile Virus.

  • A horse in Larimer County has tested positive for West Nile Virus. Only 1 horse is reported to have been exposed at this facility.
  • A horse in Adams County has tested positive for West Nile Virus, this horse has passed away. 20 horses have been exposed at this facility.
  • A horse in Mesa County has tested positive for West Nile Virus. 3 horses have been exposed at this facility.
  • A 9 year old Quarter Horse gelding was confirmed positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) in Adams County, Colorado. Unknown number of horses have been exposed at this facility.
  • A horse in Weld County has tested positive for West Nile Virus. 2 horses have been exposed at this facility.
  • A horse in Weld County has tested positive for West Nile Virus. This is listed as a training facility, unknown number of horses exposed.

For more information about West Nile Virus go to: WNV factsheet. 

Get more information on this event and other outbreaks at EDCC here: https://equinediseasecc.org/alerts

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