West Nile

A lot of focus right now on poultry, because of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza strain moving across the country. While so much attention is on the flocks, Idaho State Veterinarian Dr. Scott Leibsle said it's important that large livestock get the attention they need ...

The Washington state Department of Agriculture is warning horse owners across the region to vaccinate against West Nile. This is typically the time of year when mosquito populations start to explode thanks to the combination of standing water from spring rains and increasing temperatures ...

Researchers at Washington State University say a recent discovery could potentially inhibit the spread of West Nile virus, as well as Zika.  In a study published today in the journal Cell Reports, researchers demonstrated that mammalian insulin activated an antiviral immunity pathway in mosquitoes, increasing the insects’ ability to suppress the viruses.   Mosqui...

The Washington state Department of Agriculture says 2019 has been a fairly light year when it comes to the West Nile Virus.  But, the first case of the disease in a horse has been reported.   WSDA says a two-year-old gelding in Klickitat County has tested positive for the disease.  The hor...

The Washington state Department of Agriculture says 2019 has been a fairly light year when it comes to the West Nile Virus.  But, the first case of the disease in a horse has been reported.   WSDA says a two-year-old gelding in Klickitat County has tested positive for the disease.  The hor...

With temperatures slowly warming up, mosquito season is just around the corner.  And according to the Washington State Department of Agriculture, that means it’s time to get your horse vaccinated against West Nile.  WSDA said most cases of West Nile in both horses and humans are reported in Central and Eastern Washington.  WSDA Veterina...

The first case of equine West Nile Virus in Washington has been confirmed.  The Washington State Department of Agriculture announced Thursday a 10-year old quarter horse in Spokane County is the first horse to contract West Nile virus this year.  Th...

Following the discovery of West Nile virus in Yakima, Franklin and Umatilla counties recently, health officials are reminding horse owners to have their animal vaccinated against the disease.  According to the Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Dr. Thomas Gi...

On Wednesday, the Washington State Department of Health confirmed the first death due to West Nile virus this year in Washington.  Health officials believe the unidentified Benton County woman in her 70's was exposed to infected mosquitoes in Benton County. DOH...

The Washington State Department of Agriculture is reminding horse owners statewide to vaccinate their animals against the West Nile Virus.  That warning came after the Virus was detected in a Yakima County mosquito last week.  WSDA Veterinarian Dr. Joe Bake...