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West Nile Virus and its impact on horses


West Nile's North American Spread Described

ScienceDaily reports the rapid spread of West Nile virus in North America over the past decade is likely to have long-lasting ecological consequences throughout the continent. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081103084048.htm

West Nile Virus Sounds Some Alarms Out West

HorseChannel.com reports the reports of West Nile virus cases in horses out West is causing concern for veterinarians and owners.http://horsechannel.com/horse-news/2008/10/08/wnv-sounds-alarms.aspx

Bird Diversity Lessens Human Exposure to West Nile Virus

ScienceDaily.com reports biologists at Washington University in St. Louis conducted a study that shows the more diverse a bird population is in an area, the less chance humans have of exposure to West Nile virus. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081006180811.htm

Third Kentucky Horse has West Nile Virus

TheHorse.com reports athird horse in Kentucky has been confirmed positive for West Nile virus. http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=12819