West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus In The Toronto Area

September 15, 2016

On September 12, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs was notified of a positive test result for West Nile Virus (WNV) in a horse from the Toronto area. The horse displayed sign...

Sudbury Horse Contracts West Nile Virus

August 13, 2015

Officials with Sudbury & District Health Unit have announced that a horse in the city of Greater Sudbury has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv).

West Nile Claims Essex County Horse

September 21, 2010

According to a report, a horse in Essex County, Ont. had to be euthanized last week, and it was yesterday confirmed that the equine tested positive for the West Nile Virus.

Study: Gene Mutation Affects West Nile Vulnerability In Horses

According to a report, researchers have found that horses with a particular mutated gene increases their susceptibility to contract West Nile Virus.

BC Horses Test Positive For West Nile

September 14, 2009

According to a report by thegovmonitor.com, it has been confirmed that a horse in both the Fraser Valley and in the South Okanagan have been infected with the West Nile Virus.