West-Nile-Virus / Encephalomyelitis-in-HorsesThis disease appears to be spreading to the west as there are cases diagnosed in the midwestern states. It is most often transmitted by mosquitoes after the insects have acquired the virus from birds and rodents. People also are susceptible when bitten by an infected mosquito Direct horse-to-horse or horse-to-person transmission is very rare. Signs vary but result from infection of the brain and or spinal cord. Early signs include Fever Depression Appetite loss Later signs include: staggering when walking paralysis 25% to 35% of infected horses die
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