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Minnesota's first West Nile virus case of year found in horse

ST. PAUL -- The season's first Minnesota case of West Nile virus has been diagnosed in a horse.

The state Board of Animal Health announced Tuesday that Friesian stallion in the Winthrop area tested positive and was sick. It had not been vaccinated against the virus.

The virus regularly is found in the United States, with birds serving as the primary host. Mosquitoes carry the disease from birds to horses and people.

http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/region/4086516-minnesotas-first-west-nile-virus-case-year-found-horse

 

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