First Case of West Nile Virus Found In An Arizona Horse This Year

(Phoenix, AZ) -- The first case of West Nile Virus found in a horse this year was discovered in Mesa, Arizona. The case was first confirmed April 20, 2005. The animal was euthanized. Last year, 109 cases
were discovered in horses in Arizona. West Nile affects horses much more often than any other domestic
animals. Many horses infected with West Nile do not develop any illness, but of horses that become ill about
one-third die or need to be euthanized. For more information click on the link: Press Release